CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-29907: XSS

First published: Fri Apr 29 2022(Updated: )

The Nimbus skin for MediaWiki through 1.37.2 (before 6f9c8fb868345701d9544a54d9752515aace39df) allows XSS in Advertise link messages.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wikimedia MediaWiki<=1.37.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-29907?

    CVE-2022-29907 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-29907?

    To fix CVE-2022-29907, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.37.3 or later which contains the necessary security patch.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-29907?

    CVE-2022-29907 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29907?

    CVE-2022-29907 affects MediaWiki versions up to and including 1.37.2.

  • What impacts can CVE-2022-29907 have on users?

    CVE-2022-29907 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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