Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Special:PasswordReset in MediaWiki before 1.19.16, 1.21.x before 1.21.10, and 1.22.x before 1.22.7, when wgRawHtml is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an invalid username.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.19.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-May/000151.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58834
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58896
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2957
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/04/15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67787
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030364
- https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=65501
- http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-May/000151.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58834
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58896
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2957
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/04/15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67787
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030364
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3966?
CVE-2014-3966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Special:PasswordReset in MediaWiki before 1.19.16, 1.21.x before 1.21.10, and 1.22.x before 1.22.7, when wgRawHtml is enabled, allows remote attackers to in...
How severe is CVE-2014-3966?
CVE-2014-3966 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.