CVE-2025-32699: Potential javascript injection attack enabled by Unicode normalization in Action API

Published Apr 10, 2025
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Updated

Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki, Wikimedia Foundation Parsoid.This issue affects MediaWiki: before 1.39.12, 1.42.6, 1.43.1; Parsoid: before 0.16.5, 0.19.2, 0.20.2.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki<1.39.12, <1.42.6, <1.43.1
Wikimedia Foundation Parsoid<0.16.5, <0.19.2, <0.20.2

Event History

Apr 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 11, 57260
Event
via FIRST·03:56 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-32699?

CVE-2025-32699 has a critical severity level due to the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation of content in affected MediaWiki and Parsoid versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-32699?

To fix CVE-2025-32699, upgrade MediaWiki to version 1.39.12 or later, and Parsoid to version 0.16.5 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-32699?

CVE-2025-32699 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.39.12, 1.42.6, and 1.43.1, as well as Parsoid versions before 0.16.5, 0.19.2, and 0.20.2.

4

Is CVE-2025-32699 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2025-32699 is not classified as a remote code execution vulnerability, but it can lead to content manipulation and unauthorized data access.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-32699?

Any users or organizations running vulnerable versions of MediaWiki or Parsoid are affected by CVE-2025-32699.

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