Vulnerability Description
SemanticMediaWiki from 3.0.0 before 7.3.1 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Special:Ask, which outputs separator parameters (sep, propsep, valuesep, delim, separator) without HTML escaping in list, category, DSV, and CSV result printers. Unauthenticated attackers can send victims crafted Special:Ask links using request_type=raw or request_type=special_page to execute JavaScript in the wiki's origin, stealing sessions or CSRF tokens.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Semantic-Mediawiki | Semantic Mediawiki | >= 3.0.0, < 7.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/SemanticMediaWiki/SemanticMediaWiki/security/advisories/GHSA-ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/semanticmediawiki-3.0.0-before-7.3.1-reflecThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-116875?
CVE-2026-116875 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). SemanticMediaWiki from 3.0.0 before 7.3.1 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Special:Ask, which outputs separator parameters (sep, propsep, valuesep, delim, separator) without ...
How severe is CVE-2026-116875?
CVE-2026-116875 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-2026-116875?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Semantic-Mediawiki Semantic Mediawiki.