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Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki versions prior to 1.39.15, 1.43.5, and 1.44.2. This issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically within the program files related to mediawiki.Language.Js.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of the user's browser.

Added: Feb 3, 2026, 1:22 AM
Updated: Feb 3, 2026, 1:22 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
6.4
impact
0.4
exploitability
6.5
remediation
0.0
relevance
2.6
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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