CVE-2025-61651: i18n XSS through Special:CheckUser CheckUser helper

Published Feb 3, 2026
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser. This vulnerability is associated with program files modules/ext.CheckUser/checkuser/checkUserHelper/buildUserElement.Js.

This issue affects CheckUser: from before 1.44.1.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser<1.44.1
MediaWiki Checkuser Mediawiki<1.44.1

Event History

Feb 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 8, 58249
Event
via NVD·06:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61651?

CVE-2025-61651 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates a significant risk due to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61651?

To fix CVE-2025-61651, update your Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser to at least version 1.44.1 or higher.

3

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2025-61651?

CVE-2025-61651 is associated with Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks that can be executed due to improper neutralization of input.

4

What affected software is impacted by CVE-2025-61651?

CVE-2025-61651 specifically affects the Wikimedia Foundation CheckUser version up to, but not including, 1.44.1.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2025-61651?

As of now, there are no specific public exploits available for CVE-2025-61651, but the vulnerability itself poses a risk for XSS attacks.

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