CVE-2025-62695: Stored XSS through system messages

Published Oct 21, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - WikiLambda Extension allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Mediawiki - WikiLambda Extension: master.

Affected Software

1 affected component
The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - WikiLambda Extension

Event History

Oct 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:02 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-62695?

CVE-2025-62695 is classified as a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-62695?

To fix CVE-2025-62695, ensure you are using the latest version of the Mediawiki - WikiLambda Extension with the provided patches.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-62695?

CVE-2025-62695 affects the Mediawiki - WikiLambda Extension developed by The Wikimedia Foundation.

4

What kind of attacks can be executed through CVE-2025-62695?

CVE-2025-62695 allows attackers to perform stored XSS attacks, potentially compromising user data.

5

How can I mitigate the risks of CVE-2025-62695?

To mitigate risks of CVE-2025-62695, implement input validation and output encoding to prevent malicious script execution.

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