CVE-2023-51704
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-51704 is a vulnerability affecting MediaWiki versions before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. The issue lies in the includes/logging/RightsLogFormatter.php file, where group-*-member messages can trigger Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks on Special:log/rights pages. This vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into a user's browser, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities. MediaWiki users are advised to update their software to the latest available version to address this issue and mitigate potential risks.
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Affected Products
- Mediawiki
Affected Vendors
- Mediawiki
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