CVE-2024-40604: XSS
Published Jul 6, 2024
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Nimbus skin for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. There is Stored XSS via MediaWiki:Nimbus-sidebar menu and submenu 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-2024-40604?
CVE-2024-40604 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-40604?
To fix CVE-2024-40604, you should update MediaWiki to version 1.42.2 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40604?
CVE-2024-40604 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
4
Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2024-40604?
MediaWiki versions up to and including 1.42.1 are affected by CVE-2024-40604.
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Who discovered CVE-2024-40604?
CVE-2024-40604 was discovered in the Nimbus skin for MediaWiki.