Vulnerability Description
SemanticMediaWiki from 3.1.0 before 7.3.1 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject markup through the search parameter of the extended Special:Search profile. Attackers can send visitors crafted URLs using the smw profile with SVG event handlers, which ProfileForm::profile_sheet inserts unescaped into a pre element, executing script in the wiki origin.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Semantic-Mediawiki | Semantic Mediawiki | >= 3.1.0, < 7.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/SemanticMediaWiki/SemanticMediaWiki/commit/a77e59232070749976Patch
- https://github.com/SemanticMediaWiki/SemanticMediaWiki/security/advisories/GHSA-ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/semanticmediawiki-3.1.0-before-7.3.1-reflecThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/SemanticMediaWiki/SemanticMediaWiki/security/advisories/GHSA-ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-116892?
CVE-2026-116892 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). SemanticMediaWiki from 3.1.0 before 7.3.1 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject markup through the search parameter of the extended Sp...
How severe is CVE-2026-116892?
CVE-2026-116892 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-2026-116892?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Semantic-Mediawiki Semantic Mediawiki.