CVE-2025-61643
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2025-61643 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/recentchanges/RecentChangeRCFeedNotifier.Php. This issue affects MediaWiki: from * before 1.39.14, 1.43.4, 1.44.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/recentchanges/RecentChangeRCFeedNotifier.Php. This issue affects MediaWiki: from * before 1.39.14, 1.43.4, 1.44.1.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | < 1.39.14 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | >= 1.43.0, < 1.43.4 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.44.0 |
References
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T403757Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-61643?
Vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki. This vulnerability is associated with program files includes/recentchanges/RecentChangeRCFeedNotifier.Php.
This issue affects MediaWiki: from * before 1.39.14, 1.43.4, 1.44.1.
How severe is CVE-2025-61643?
CVE-2025-61643 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-61643?
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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