Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RSS Reader extension before 0.2.6 for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted feed.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Rssreader | <= 0.2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/696179
- http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:RSS_Reader#0.2.6
- http://bugs.debian.org/696179
- http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:RSS_Reader#0.2.6
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6453?
CVE-2012-6453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RSS Reader extension before 0.2.6 for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted feed.
How severe is CVE-2012-6453?
CVE-2012-6453 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-2012-6453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Rssreader.