CVE-2024-23178
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2024-23178 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Phonos extension in MediaWiki before 1.40.2. PhonosButton.js allows i18n-based XSS via the phonos-purge-needed-error message.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Phonos extension in MediaWiki before 1.40.2. PhonosButton.js allows i18n-based XSS via the phonos-purge-needed-error message.
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 | < 1.40.2 |
References
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/mediawiki-announce%40lists.wikimedia.org/message/TDBUBCCOQJUT4SCHJNPHKQNPBUUETY52/Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T349312Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/mediawiki-announce%40lists.wikimedia.org/message/TDBUBCCOQJUT4SCHJNPHKQNPBUUETY52/Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T349312Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-23178?
An issue was discovered in the Phonos extension in MediaWiki before 1.40.2. PhonosButton.js allows i18n-based XSS via the phonos-purge-needed-error message.
How severe is CVE-2024-23178?
CVE-2024-23178 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23178?
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-2024-23178?
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