8.2
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-47845: CSS sanitizer used incorrectly, and is easily bypassed

First published: Sat Oct 05 2024(Updated: )

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - CSS Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects Mediawiki - CSS Extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.9, from 1.41.X before 1.41.3, from 1.42.X before 1.42.2.

Credit: c4f26cc8-17ff-4c99-b5e2-38fc1793eacc

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MediaWiki>=1.39.0<1.39.9
MediaWiki>=1.41.0<1.41.3
MediaWiki>=1.42.0<1.42.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-47845?

    CVE-2024-47845 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper encoding or escaping of output in the Mediawiki - CSS Extension.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-47845?

    To remediate CVE-2024-47845, upgrade to Mediawiki - CSS Extension version 1.39.9 or later, 1.41.3 or later, or 1.42.2 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-47845?

    CVE-2024-47845 affects Mediawiki - CSS Extension versions before 1.39.9, 1.41.3, and 1.42.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-47845?

    CVE-2024-47845 is an improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability that can lead to code injection.

  • Which software is impacted by CVE-2024-47845?

    The software impacted by CVE-2024-47845 is the Wikimedia Foundation's Mediawiki - CSS Extension.

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