CVE-2025-7056: Stored XSS in UrlShortener

Published Jul 7, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - UrlShortener Extension allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Mediawiki - UrlShortener Extension: from 1.42.X before 1.42.7, from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - UrlShortener Extension>=1.42.0, <1.42.7, >=1.43.0, <1.43.2

Event History

Jul 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 29, 57559
Event
via FIRST·01:32 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7056?

CVE-2025-7056 has a high severity due to its potential for allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-7056?

To fix CVE-2025-7056, upgrade the Mediawiki - UrlShortener Extension to version 1.42.7 or 1.43.3 and above.

3

What versions of Mediawiki - UrlShortener Extension are affected by CVE-2025-7056?

CVE-2025-7056 affects Mediawiki - UrlShortener Extension versions from 1.42.0 to below 1.42.7 and from 1.43.0 to below 1.43.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-7056?

CVE-2025-7056 is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-7056?

Users and administrators of the affected versions of the Mediawiki - UrlShortener Extension are impacted by CVE-2025-7056, as it can lead to security breaches.

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