Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the preview in the TemplateSandbox extension for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to Special:TemplateSandbox.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.19.22 |
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/T76195Exploit
- 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/T76195Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9479?
CVE-2014-9479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the preview in the TemplateSandbox extension for MediaWiki allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to Special:...
How severe is CVE-2014-9479?
CVE-2014-9479 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-2014-9479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.