CVE-2012-6453: XSS
First published: Mon Dec 31 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RSS Reader extension before 0.2.6 for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted feed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki RSS | <=0.2.5 | |
| MediaWiki RSS | =0.2 | |
| MediaWiki RSS | =0.2.1 | |
| MediaWiki RSS | =0.2.2 | |
| MediaWiki RSS | =0.2.3 | |
| MediaWiki RSS | =0.2.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6453?
CVE-2012-6453 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6453?
To fix CVE-2012-6453, upgrade the RSS Reader extension to version 0.2.6 or later.
What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2012-6453?
CVE-2012-6453 affects MediaWiki RSS Reader extension versions up to and including 0.2.5.
Who can exploit CVE-2012-6453?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2012-6453 through crafted feeds to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-6453?
The impact of CVE-2012-6453 is the potential for users to be subjected to malicious scripts, leading to various security risks.
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