CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-51704: XSS

First published: Fri Dec 22 2023(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. In includes/logging/RightsLogFormatter.php, group-*-member messages can result in XSS on Special:log/rights.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MediaWiki<1.35.14
MediaWiki>=1.36.0<1.39.6
MediaWiki>=1.40.0<1.40.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-51704?

    CVE-2023-51704 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-51704?

    To fix CVE-2023-51704, you should upgrade your MediaWiki installation to version 1.35.14, 1.39.6, or 1.40.2 or later.

  • What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2023-51704?

    CVE-2023-51704 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-51704?

    CVE-2023-51704 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that arises from inadequate input sanitization in group member log messages.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-51704?

    Detailed information about CVE-2023-51704 can be found in the MediaWiki release notes and security advisories.

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