CVE-2022-29969
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2022-29969 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The RSS extension before 2022-04-29 for MediaWiki allows XSS via an rss element (if the feed is in $wgRSSUrlWhitelist and $wgRSSAllowLinkTag is true).. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The RSS extension before 2022-04-29 for MediaWiki allows XSS via an rss element (if the feed is in $wgRSSUrlWhitelist and $wgRSSAllowLinkTag is true).
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 | Rss For Mediawiki | < 2022-04-29 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/787807Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T307028Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/787807Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T307028Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29969?
The RSS extension before 2022-04-29 for MediaWiki allows XSS via an rss element (if the feed is in $wgRSSUrlWhitelist and $wgRSSAllowLinkTag is true).
How severe is CVE-2022-29969?
CVE-2022-29969 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29969?
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-2022-29969?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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