Vulnerability Description
Citizen is a MediaWiki skin that makes extensions part of the cohesive experience. From versions 1.9.4 to before 3.4.0, page descriptions are inserted into raw HTML without proper sanitization by the Citizen skin when using the old search bar. Any user with page editing privileges can insert cross-site scripting (XSS) payloads into the DOM for other users who are searching for specific pages. This issue has been patched in version 3.4.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Starcitizen.Tools | Citizen | >= 1.9.4, < 3.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/StarCitizenTools/mediawiki-skins-Citizen/commit/aedbceb3380bbPatch
- https://github.com/StarCitizenTools/mediawiki-skins-Citizen/releases/tag/v3.4.0Release Notes
- https://github.com/StarCitizenTools/mediawiki-skins-Citizen/security/advisories/ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-53368?
CVE-2025-53368 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Citizen is a MediaWiki skin that makes extensions part of the cohesive experience. From versions 1.9.4 to before 3.4.0, page descriptions are inserted into raw HTML without proper sanitization by the ...
How severe is CVE-2025-53368?
CVE-2025-53368 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-53368?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Starcitizen.Tools Citizen.