CVE-2023-22910: XSS

Published Jan 20, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.9, 1.36.x through 1.38.x before 1.38.5, and 1.39.x before 1.39.1. There is XSS in Wikibase date formatting via wikibase-time-precision- fields. This allows JavaScript execution by staff/admin users who do not intentionally have the editsitejs capability.

Affected Software

5 affected components
MediaWiki MediaWiki<1.35.9
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.36.0<1.38.5
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.39.0
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.39.0-rc0
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.39.0-rc1

Event History

Jan 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22910?

CVE-2023-22910 is a vulnerability in MediaWiki that allows for XSS attacks via wikibase-time-precision-* fields.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-22910?

CVE-2023-22910 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.

3

Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2023-22910?

CVE-2023-22910 affects MediaWiki versions before 1.35.9, between 1.36.0 and 1.38.5, and 1.39.0 and 1.39.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-22910?

To fix CVE-2023-22910, it is recommended to upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.35.9, 1.38.5, or 1.39.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22910?

More information about CVE-2023-22910 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T323592).

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