REDHAT-BUG-620225: XSS

Published Aug 1, 2010
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Updated

MediaWiki upstream has released: [1] http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2010-July/000092.html

v1.16.0 and v.1.15.5 versions of MediaWiki, addressing the following XSS flaw (from [1]):

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in profileinfo.php. The vulnerability is only exposed when the script is explicitly enabled in LocalSettings.php, with $wgEnableProfileInfo = true.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wikimedia MediaWiki=1.16.0, =1.15.5

Event History

Aug 1, 2010
Data Sourced
04:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-620225?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-620225 is classified as a moderate security risk due to the XSS vulnerability present in affected versions.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-620225?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-620225, upgrade to MediaWiki version 1.16.0 or 1.15.5 as recommended by the upstream release.

3

Which versions of MediaWiki are affected by REDHAT-BUG-620225?

MediaWiki versions 1.15.5 and 1.16.0 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-620225, containing the XSS vulnerability.

4

What type of vulnerability is discussed in REDHAT-BUG-620225?

REDHAT-BUG-620225 discusses an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability that can be exploited in MediaWiki.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-620225?

There is no official workaround for REDHAT-BUG-620225; the recommended action is to update to the patched versions.

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