CVE-2026-100242
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CVE-2026-100242 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dependency on Vulnerable Third-Party Component and Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - DataTransfer Extension allows Excessive Allocation. This issue affects Mediawiki - DataTransfer Extension: from 1.46.0 before 1.47.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dependency on Vulnerable Third-Party Component and Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - DataTransfer Extension allows Excessive Allocation. This issue affects Mediawiki - DataTransfer Extension: from 1.46.0 before 1.47.0.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wikimedia Foundation | Mediawiki - DataTransfer Extension | >= 1.46.0, < 1.47.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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