CVE-2025-23072 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - RefreshSpecial Extension allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Mediawiki - RefreshSpecial Extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.11, from 1.41.X before 1.41.3, from 1.42.X before 1.42.2.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-23072?

CVE-2025-23072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - RefreshSpecial Extension allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)...

How severe is CVE-2025-23072?

CVE-2025-23072 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-2025-23072?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.