What is the severity of CVE-2025-23078?

CVE-2025-23078 is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can lead to significant security risks such as data theft and session hijacking.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23078?

To fix CVE-2025-23078, update the Mediawiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension to version 1.39.11 or higher, or to versions 1.41.5 or higher, or to versions 1.42.4 or higher.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-23078?

CVE-2025-23078 affects versions of the Mediawiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension from 1.39.0 up to 1.39.11, as well as variations between 1.41.0 to 1.41.5 and 1.42.0 to 1.42.4.

Can CVE-2025-23078 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-23078 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on affected users' browsers.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-23078?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-23078 include unauthorized access to user accounts, data manipulation, and phishing attacks.

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CVE-2025-23078

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

10/1/2025

13/1/2025

CVE-2025-23078: XSS in BreadCrumbs2

First published: Fri Jan 10 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Mediawiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.11, from 1.41.X before 1.41.5, from 1.42.X before 1.42.4.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MediaWiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension	>=1.39.0<1.39.11
MediaWiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension	>=1.41.0<1.41.5
MediaWiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension	>=1.42.0<1.42.4

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What is the severity of CVE-2025-23078?
CVE-2025-23078 is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can lead to significant security risks such as data theft and session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23078?
To fix CVE-2025-23078, update the Mediawiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension to version 1.39.11 or higher, or to versions 1.41.5 or higher, or to versions 1.42.4 or higher.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-23078?
CVE-2025-23078 affects versions of the Mediawiki - Breadcrumbs2 extension from 1.39.0 up to 1.39.11, as well as variations between 1.41.0 to 1.41.5 and 1.42.0 to 1.42.4.
Can CVE-2025-23078 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-23078 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on affected users' browsers.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-23078?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-23078 include unauthorized access to user accounts, data manipulation, and phishing attacks.

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