CVE-2024-40602: XSS
Published Jul 6, 2024
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Tempo skin for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. There is stored XSS via MediaWiki:Sidebar top-level menu entries.
Affected Software
1 affected component
MediaWiki MediaWiki<=1.42.1
Event History
Jul 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Jul 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-40602?
CVE-2024-40602 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-40602?
To fix CVE-2024-40602, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.42.2 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-40602?
CVE-2024-40602 affects users of MediaWiki versions up to and including 1.42.1.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40602?
CVE-2024-40602 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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What is the vector for CVE-2024-40602?
The vector for CVE-2024-40602 involves the manipulation of the MediaWiki:Sidebar entries.