CVE-2024-23178: XSS
First published: Fri Jan 12 2024(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Phonos extension in MediaWiki before 1.40.2. PhonosButton.js allows i18n-based XSS via the phonos-purge-needed-error message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MediaWiki | <1.40.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-23178?
CVE-2024-23178 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for i18n-based cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-23178?
To remediate CVE-2024-23178, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.40.2 or later which includes the necessary security patches.
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2024-23178?
CVE-2024-23178 affects all MediaWiki versions prior to 1.40.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23178?
CVE-2024-23178 is an XSS vulnerability that exploits improper handling of error messages in the Phonos extension.
Is CVE-2024-23178 a known issue in the MediaWiki community?
Yes, CVE-2024-23178 has been acknowledged and documented in the MediaWiki community announcements.
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