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CVE-2023-3550

Published: 25/09/2023 Updated: 01/02/2024
CVSS v3 Base Score: 7.3 | Impact Score: 5.2 | Exploitability Score: 2.1
VMScore: 0

Vulnerability Summary

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.

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mediawiki mediawiki 1.40.0

debian debian linux 10.0

debian debian linux 11.0

Vendor Advisories

Multiple security issues were discovered in MediaWiki, a website engine for collaborative work, which could result in cross-site scripting, denial of service or information disclosure For the oldstable distribution (bullseye), these problems have been fixed in version 1:13513-1~deb11u1 For the stable distribution (bookworm), these problems have ...
DescriptionThe MITRE CVE dictionary describes this issue as: Mediawiki v1400 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 administrato ...