CVE-2025-53501: Content Access Bypass in Scribunto

Published Jul 3, 2025
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Updated

Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension allows : Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by Authorization.This issue affects Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.12, from 1.42.X before 1.42.7, from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension>1.39.12, >=1.39.0, >1.42.7, >=1.42.0, >1.43.2, >=1.43.0
All of the following
Xtex Scribunto Mediawiki
Any of the following
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.39.0<1.39.12
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.42.0<1.42.7
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.43.0<1.43.2

Event History

Jul 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53501?

CVE-2025-53501 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its impact on access control.

2

What versions of the Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension are affected by CVE-2025-53501?

CVE-2025-53501 affects versions prior to 1.39.12, 1.42.7, and 1.43.2 of the Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-53501?

Fix CVE-2025-53501 by upgrading the Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension to version 1.39.12 or later, 1.42.7 or later, or 1.43.2 or later.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-53501?

CVE-2025-53501 is categorized as an improper access control vulnerability.

5

What functionalities does CVE-2025-53501 affect?

CVE-2025-53501 allows accessing functionalities that are not properly constrained by authorization within the Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension.

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