CVE-2020-35622
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35622 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the GlobalUsage extension for MediaWiki through 1.35.1. SpecialGlobalUsage.php calls WikiMap::makeForeignLink unsafely. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the GlobalUsage extension for MediaWiki through 1.35.1. SpecialGlobalUsage.php calls WikiMap::makeForeignLink unsafely. The $page variable within the formatItem function was not being properly escaped, allowing for XSS under certain conditions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.35.1 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/GlobalUsage/+/646744Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T268341Third Party Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/GlobalUsage/+/646744Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T268341Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35622?
An issue was discovered in the GlobalUsage extension for MediaWiki through 1.35.1. SpecialGlobalUsage.php calls WikiMap::makeForeignLink unsafely. The $page variable within the formatItem function was not being properly escaped, allowing for XSS under certain conditions.
How severe is CVE-2020-35622?
CVE-2020-35622 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35622?
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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