CVE-2024-40605: XSS
Published Jul 6, 2024
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Foreground 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-2024-40605?
CVE-2024-40605 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-40605?
To fix CVE-2024-40605, users should upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.42.2 or later.
3
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-40605?
CVE-2024-40605 impacts MediaWiki versions up to and including 1.42.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40605?
CVE-2024-40605 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2024-40605 allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts?
Yes, CVE-2024-40605 can allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's browser.