CVE-2025-53488 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - WikiHiero Extension allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Mediawiki - WikiHiero Extension: from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-53488?

CVE-2025-53488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - WikiHiero Extension allows Stored XSS.This issue affects M...

How severe is CVE-2025-53488?

CVE-2025-53488 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-2025-53488?

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