Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.6.11, 1.12.x before 1.12.2, and 1.13.x before 1.13.3, when Internet Explorer is used and uploads are enabled, or an SVG scripting browser is used and SVG uploads are enabled, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by editing a wiki page.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.6.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2008-December/000080.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33133PatchVendor 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.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2008-December/000080.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33133PatchVendor 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5250?
CVE-2008-5250 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.6.11, 1.12.x before 1.12.2, and 1.13.x before 1.13.3, when Internet Explorer is used and uploads are enabled, or an SVG scripting browser...
How severe is CVE-2008-5250?
CVE-2008-5250 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5250?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.