CVE-2023-3550

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.40.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

01 Feb 2024, 00:54

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00027.html - () https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00027.html - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
References (MISC) https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5520 - (MISC) https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5520 - Third Party Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

28 Nov 2023, 13:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2023-09-25 16:15

Updated : 2024-02-05 00:01


NVD link : CVE-2023-3550

Mitre link : CVE-2023-3550

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-3550


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Products Affected

debian

  • debian_linux

mediawiki

  • mediawiki
CWE
CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')