CVE-2023-3550 Detail
Description
Mediawiki v1.40.0 does not validate namespaces used in XML files. Therefore, if the instance administrator allows XML file uploads, a remote attacker with a low-privileged user account can use this exploit to become an administrator by sending a malicious link to the instance administrator.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’) | NIST Fluid Attacks |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis by NIST 9/26/2023 12:37:10 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.40.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-79 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/blondie/ No Types Assigned |
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/blondie/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki/ No Types Assigned |
https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki/ Product |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-3550
NVD Published Date:
09/25/2023
NVD Last Modified:
09/26/2023
Source:
Fluid Attacks