CVE-2015-2939: XSS
First published: Mon Apr 13 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Scribunto extension for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a function name, which is not properly handled in a Lua error backtrace.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki Scribunto |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:200
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/01/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/07/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73477
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2015-March/000175.html
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T85113
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-05
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2939?
CVE-2015-2939 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2939?
To fix CVE-2015-2939, update to the latest version of the Scribunto extension for MediaWiki where the vulnerability is patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-2939?
CVE-2015-2939 affects installations of MediaWiki that utilize the Scribunto extension.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-2939 facilitate?
CVE-2015-2939 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.
Is CVE-2015-2939 easy to exploit?
CVE-2015-2939 can be considered easy to exploit for attackers who can manipulate Lua function names through the vulnerability.
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