CVE-2025-53501
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CVE-2025-53501 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension allows : Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by Authorization.This issue affects Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.12, from 1.42.X before 1.42.7, from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension allows : Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by Authorization.This issue affects Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.12, from 1.42.X before 1.42.7, from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xtex | Scribunto | All versions |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T397524Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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