CVE-2021-42048
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.64%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42048 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Growth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Any admin can add arbitrary JavaScript code to the Newcomer home page footer, which can be executed by viewers with zero edits.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Growth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Any admin can add arbitrary JavaScript code to the Newcomer home page footer, which can be executed by viewers with zero edits.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.36.2 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/Iaa90a8976834d70caad592e9d1b18510318db537Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T289064Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/Iaa90a8976834d70caad592e9d1b18510318db537Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T289064Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42048?
An issue was discovered in the Growth extension in MediaWiki through 1.36.2. Any admin can add arbitrary JavaScript code to the Newcomer home page footer, which can be executed by viewers with zero edits.
How severe is CVE-2021-42048?
CVE-2021-42048 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42048?
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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