CVE-2025-62652: Stored XSS in WebAuthn key name
Published Oct 17, 2025
·Updated
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki WebAuthn extension allows Stored XSS.This issue affects MediaWiki WebAuthn extension: 1.39, 1.43, 1.44.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki WebAuthn extension>=1.39<=1.44
Event History
Oct 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-62652?
CVE-2025-62652 has a medium severity level, classified as a Stored XSS vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-62652?
To fix CVE-2025-62652, upgrade the MediaWiki WebAuthn extension to a version later than 1.44.
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What platforms are affected by CVE-2025-62652?
CVE-2025-62652 affects versions 1.39 to 1.44 of the MediaWiki WebAuthn extension.
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Is CVE-2025-62652 an immediate threat?
Yes, CVE-2025-62652 poses an immediate threat as it allows stored Cross-site Scripting attacks.
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Who is responsible for CVE-2025-62652?
CVE-2025-62652 is a vulnerability discovered in the MediaWiki WebAuthn extension developed by The Wikimedia Foundation.