CVE-2025-67477: Stored XSS through a system message in Special:ApiSandbox

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 MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files resources/src/mediawiki.Special.Apisandbox/ApiSandboxLayout.Js.

This issue affects MediaWiki: from before 1.44.3, 1.45.1.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki<1.44.3
MediaWiki MediaWiki>=1.44.0<1.44.3
MediaWiki MediaWiki=1.45.0

Event History

Feb 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:16 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-67477?

CVE-2025-67477 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-67477?

To fix CVE-2025-67477, upgrade your MediaWiki installation to version 1.44.4 or later.

3

What is stored XSS as it pertains to CVE-2025-67477?

Stored XSS in CVE-2025-67477 refers to malicious scripts being saved in a system message, which can be executed when accessed by users.

4

Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by CVE-2025-67477?

MediaWiki versions prior to 1.44.4 are affected by CVE-2025-67477.

5

Is CVE-2025-67477 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2025-67477 is relatively easy to exploit, especially for users with permissions to modify system messages.

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