CVE-2022-29969: XSS
First published: Mon May 02 2022(Updated: )
The RSS extension before 2022-04-29 for MediaWiki allows XSS via an rss element (if the feed is in $wgRSSUrlWhitelist and $wgRSSAllowLinkTag is true).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki RSSReader | <2022-04-29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29969?
CVE-2022-29969 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29969?
To remediate CVE-2022-29969, update your MediaWiki to a version later than 2022-04-29.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-29969?
CVE-2022-29969 affects MediaWiki installations that utilize the RSS extension with the specific configurations mentioned.
What are the exploitation conditions for CVE-2022-29969?
CVE-2022-29969 can be exploited if the rss element is included in whitelisted feeds while $wgRSSAllowLinkTag is set to true.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-29969?
CVE-2022-29969 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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