CVE-2026-96873: Reflected XSS in CirrusSearch debug explain output

Published Sep 24, 2026
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Updated

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Mediawiki - CirrusSearch extension allows Reflected XSS.

This issue affects Mediawiki - CirrusSearch extension through 1.46.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MediaWiki CirrusSearch extension<=1.46.0

Event History

Sep 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are affected?

MediaWiki installations using the CirrusSearch extension are affected through version 1.46.0.

2

What should be prioritized for remediation?

Update or otherwise remediate the CirrusSearch extension if it is deployed at version 1.46.0 or earlier. The provided data does not identify a fixed version or a workaround.

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