Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.13.0 through 1.13.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2008-December/000080.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33133Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33349
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1901
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32844
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01256.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01309.h
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2008-December/000080.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33133Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33349
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1901
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32844
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01256.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg01309.h
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5249?
CVE-2008-5249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.13.0 through 1.13.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5249?
CVE-2008-5249 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.