CVE-2023-36675: XSS
First published: Mon Jun 26 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.11, 1.36.x through 1.38.x before 1.38.7, and 1.39.x before 1.39.4. BlockLogFormatter.php in BlockLogFormatter allows XSS in the partial blocks feature.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mediawiki | 1:1.31.16-1+deb10u2 1:1.31.16-1+deb10u6 1:1.35.11-1~deb11u1 1:1.35.13-1~deb11u1 1:1.39.4-1~deb12u1 1:1.39.5-1~deb12u1 1:1.39.5-1 | |
| MediaWiki MediaWiki | <1.35.11 | |
| MediaWiki MediaWiki | >=1.36.0<1.38.7 | |
| MediaWiki MediaWiki | >=1.39.0<1.39.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/core/+/921452
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T332889
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-36675
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2UIVGYECQGTUC2LLPVCZBPDLCTOHL2F6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CHRX6DSLAMVXCV2YMJEWOLTBEYSESE5/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DOAXEGYBOEM4JWB4J3BDH73NK2LCYC3O/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5447
- https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Release_notes/1.40#Other_changes_in_1.40
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DOAXEGYBOEM4JWB4J3BDH73NK2LCYC3O/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2UIVGYECQGTUC2LLPVCZBPDLCTOHL2F6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CHRX6DSLAMVXCV2YMJEWOLTBEYSESE5/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-36675?
CVE-2023-36675 is a vulnerability in MediaWiki that allows for XSS (cross-site scripting) attacks in the partial blocks feature.
How severe is CVE-2023-36675?
CVE-2023-36675 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.
What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2023-36675?
CVE-2023-36675 affects MediaWiki versions 1.31.16-1+deb10u2, 1.31.16-1+deb10u6, 1.35.11-1~deb11u1, 1.39.4-1~deb12u1, and 1.39.4-2.
How can I fix CVE-2023-36675?
To fix CVE-2023-36675, you should upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.35.11 or apply the recommended patches provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36675?
More information about CVE-2023-36675 can be found on the Gerrit Wikimedia, Phabricator Wikimedia, and the Debian Security Tracker websites.
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