CVE-2024-40601

Name: CVE-2024-40601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-07T00:15:10.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40601 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the MediaWikiChat extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. CSRF can occur in API modules.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the MediaWikiChat extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. CSRF can occur in API modules.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediawiki	Mediawiki	<= 1.42.1

References

https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T362588Issue Tracking
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T362588Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40601?

An issue was discovered in the MediaWikiChat extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. CSRF can occur in API modules.

How severe is CVE-2024-40601?

CVE-2024-40601 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40601?

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-2024-40601?

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Source: NVD / NIST