CVE-2024-23178: XSS
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
MediaWiki MediaWiki<1.40.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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).
2
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.
3
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2024-23178?
CVE-2024-23178 affects all MediaWiki versions prior to 1.40.2.
4
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.
5
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.