Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Phonos extension in MediaWiki before 1.40.2. PhonosButton.js allows i18n-based XSS via the phonos-purge-needed-error message.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.40.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/mediawiki-announce%40lists.wikimediaMailing ListRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T349312ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/mediawiki-announce%40lists.wikimediaMailing ListRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T349312ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23178?
CVE-2024-23178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Phonos extension in MediaWiki before 1.40.2. PhonosButton.js allows i18n-based XSS via the phonos-purge-needed-error message.
How severe is CVE-2024-23178?
CVE-2024-23178 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-2024-23178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediawiki Mediawiki.