CVE-2021-45473
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.25%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45473 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In MediaWiki through 1.37, Wikibase item descriptions allow XSS, which is triggered upon a visit to an action=info URL (aka a page-information sidebar).. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In MediaWiki through 1.37, Wikibase item descriptions allow XSS, which is triggered upon a visit to an action=info URL (aka a page-information sidebar).
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 | <= 1.3.7 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I3cd080a1a7dacd7396d37ee0c98cff0b4e241f8dThird Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T294693Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I3cd080a1a7dacd7396d37ee0c98cff0b4e241f8dThird Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T294693Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45473?
In MediaWiki through 1.37, Wikibase item descriptions allow XSS, which is triggered upon a visit to an action=info URL (aka a page-information sidebar).
How severe is CVE-2021-45473?
CVE-2021-45473 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45473?
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-2021-45473?
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