CVE-2025-61655: Stored XSS through system messages in VisualEditor
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation VisualEditor. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/ApiVisualEditorEdit.Php, modules/ve-mw/init/targets/ve.Init.Mw.DesktopArticleTarget.Js, modules/ve-mw/ui/dialogs/ve.Ui.MWSaveDialog.Js.
This issue affects VisualEditor: from before 1.39.14, 1.43.4, 1.44.1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-61655?
CVE-2025-61655 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-61655?
To fix CVE-2025-61655, update your Wikimedia Foundation VisualEditor to the latest version beyond 1.44.1.
What does CVE-2025-61655 affect?
CVE-2025-61655 affects the Wikimedia Foundation VisualEditor, particularly in versions from 1.39.14 to 1.44.1.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-61655 enable?
CVE-2025-61655 can enable stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing malicious scripts to be injected into web pages.
Is CVE-2025-61655 a cross-site scripting vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2025-61655 is a stored XSS vulnerability that arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation.