CVE-2024-40605
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40605 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Foreground skin for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. There is stored XSS via MediaWiki:Sidebar top-level menu entries.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Foreground skin for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. There is stored XSS via MediaWiki:Sidebar top-level menu entries.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.42.1 |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T361452Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T361452Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40605?
An issue was discovered in the Foreground skin for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. There is stored XSS via MediaWiki:Sidebar top-level menu entries.
How severe is CVE-2024-40605?
CVE-2024-40605 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40605?
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.
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