CVE-2025-3469: i18n XSS vulnerability in HTMLMultiSelectField when sections are used

Published Apr 10, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/htmlform/fields/HTMLMultiSelectField.Php.

This issue affects MediaWiki: before 1.39.12, 1.42.6, 1.43.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki<1.39.12, >=1.42.6<1.43.1

Event History

Apr 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 10, 57260
Event
via FIRST·11:27 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3469?

CVE-2025-3469 has been classified as a moderate severity Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting MediaWiki.

2

What versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2025-3469?

CVE-2025-3469 affects MediaWiki versions prior to 1.39.12 and between 1.42.6 to 1.43.1.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-3469?

To fix CVE-2025-3469, upgrade your MediaWiki installation to version 1.39.12 or later, or ensure you are outside the vulnerable range of 1.42.6 to 1.43.1.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-3469?

CVE-2025-3469 is an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-3469?

Users and administrators of Wikimedia Foundation's MediaWiki software prior to version 1.39.12 and within the specified range are affected by CVE-2025-3469.

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