CVE-2024-23172
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2024-23172 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension in MediaWiki before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. XSS can occur via message definitions. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension in MediaWiki before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. XSS can occur via message definitions. e.g., in SpecialCheckUserLog.
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 | < 1.35.14 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.36.0, < 1.39.6 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.40.0, < 1.40.2 |
References
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/CheckUser/+/989179Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T347708Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/CheckUser/+/989179Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T347708Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-23172?
An issue was discovered in the CheckUser extension in MediaWiki before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. XSS can occur via message definitions. e.g., in SpecialCheckUserLog.
How severe is CVE-2024-23172?
CVE-2024-23172 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23172?
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-2024-23172?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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