Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CSS user subpage preview feature in MediaWiki before 1.23.15, 1.26.x before 1.26.4, and 1.27.x before 1.27.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the edit box in Special:MyPage/common.css.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.23.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98053
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1369613Issue Tracking
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2016-August/000195.htmlMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T133147PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98053
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1369613Issue Tracking
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2016-August/000195.htmlMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T133147PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6333?
CVE-2016-6333 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CSS user subpage preview feature in MediaWiki before 1.23.15, 1.26.x before 1.26.4, and 1.27.x before 1.27.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2016-6333?
CVE-2016-6333 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6333?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.