Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the CampaignEvents extension in MediaWiki before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. The Special:EventDetails page allows XSS via the x-xss language setting for internationalization (i18n).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.35.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I70d71c409193e904684dfb706d424b0a815fa6f6Patch
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T348343ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I70d71c409193e904684dfb706d424b0a815fa6f6Patch
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T348343ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23171?
CVE-2024-23171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the CampaignEvents extension in MediaWiki before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. The Special:EventDetails page allows XSS via the x-x...
How severe is CVE-2024-23171?
CVE-2024-23171 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-23171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.