What is the severity of CVE-2025-23080?

CVE-2025-23080 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23080?

To fix CVE-2025-23080, upgrade the Mediawiki - OpenBadges Extension to version 1.39.11 or later, or to any version above 1.41.3 or 1.42.2.

What software is affected by CVE-2025-23080?

CVE-2025-23080 affects the Mediawiki - OpenBadges Extension from versions 1.39.0 to 1.39.10, as well as versions 1.41.0 to 1.41.2 and 1.42.0 to 1.42.1.

What does the CVE-2025-23080 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2025-23080 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-23080 if I cannot update immediately?

If immediate upgrading is not possible for CVE-2025-23080, consider disabling the affected extension or implementing input validation mechanisms to mitigate XSS risks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-23080

medium

5.3

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

14/1/2025

CVE-2025-23080: XSSes in Special:BadgeView

First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - OpenBadges Extension allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Mediawiki - OpenBadges Extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.11, from 1.41.X before 1.41.3, from 1.42.X before 1.42.2.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MediaWiki - OpenBadges Extension	>1.39.11>1.41.3>1.42.2>=1.39.0<1.39.11>=1.41.0<1.41.3>=1.42.0<1.42.2

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What is the severity of CVE-2025-23080?
CVE-2025-23080 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23080?
To fix CVE-2025-23080, upgrade the Mediawiki - OpenBadges Extension to version 1.39.11 or later, or to any version above 1.41.3 or 1.42.2.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-23080?
CVE-2025-23080 affects the Mediawiki - OpenBadges Extension from versions 1.39.0 to 1.39.10, as well as versions 1.41.0 to 1.41.2 and 1.42.0 to 1.42.1.
What does the CVE-2025-23080 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2025-23080 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-23080 if I cannot update immediately?
If immediate upgrading is not possible for CVE-2025-23080, consider disabling the affected extension or implementing input validation mechanisms to mitigate XSS risks.

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