CVE-2014-2853
UnknownEPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2014-2853 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/actions/InfoAction.php in MediaWiki before 1.21.9 and 1.22.x before 1.22.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort key in an info action.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/actions/InfoAction.php in MediaWiki before 1.21.9 and 1.22.x before 1.22.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort key in an info action.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.21.8 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.1.0 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.2.0 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.2.1 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.2.2 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.2.3 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.2.4 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.2.5 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.2.6 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.0 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.1 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.2 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.3 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.4 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.5 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.6 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.7 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.8 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.9 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.10 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.11 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.12 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.13 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.14 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.3.15 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4 | Beta1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.0 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.1 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.2 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.3 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.4 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.5 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.6 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.7 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.8 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.9 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.10 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.11 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.12 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.13 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.14 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5 | Alpha1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.0 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.1 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.2 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.3 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.4 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.5 | — |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.6 | — |
Showing 50 of 162 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58262Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58262Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-2853?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/actions/InfoAction.php in MediaWiki before 1.21.9 and 1.22.x before 1.22.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort key in an info action.
How severe is CVE-2014-2853?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2853 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2853?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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