CVE-2021-44855
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2021-44855 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. There is Blind Stored XSS via a URL to the Upload Image feature.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. There is Blind Stored XSS via a URL to the Upload Image feature.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.35.5 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.36.0, < 1.36.3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.37.0 |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T293589Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T293589Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44855?
An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. There is Blind Stored XSS via a URL to the Upload Image feature.
How severe is CVE-2021-44855?
CVE-2021-44855 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44855?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-44855?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST