Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the preview in the ExpandTemplates extension for MediaWiki, when $wgRawHTML is set to true, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the wpInput parameter to the Special:ExpandTemplates page.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.19.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/21/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/13
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-December/000173.htVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T73111Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/21/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/13
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-December/000173.htVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T73111Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9478?
CVE-2014-9478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the preview in the ExpandTemplates extension for MediaWiki, when $wgRawHTML is set to true, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML v...
How severe is CVE-2014-9478?
CVE-2014-9478 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-2014-9478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.