CVE-2021-42045: XSS
First published: Wed Oct 06 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in SecurePoll in the Growth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Simple polls allow users to create alerts by changing their User-Agent HTTP header and submitting a vote.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki MediaWiki | <=1.36.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42045?
CVE-2021-42045 is an issue discovered in SecurePoll in the Growth extension in MediaWiki through version 1.36.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42045?
CVE-2021-42045 has a severity score of 5.4 which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2021-42045 affect MediaWiki?
CVE-2021-42045 affects MediaWiki through version 1.36.2.
How can I fix CVE-2021-42045?
To fix CVE-2021-42045, it is recommended to update MediaWiki to a version beyond 1.36.2.
What is CWE-79?
CWE-79 is a common weakness enumeration that refers to the vulnerability category of Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
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