The Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki QuizGame
Moderate fix3 remedies
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Moderate fix3 remedies
- 1.39
- 1.43
- 1.44
Wikimedia MediaWiki QuizGame Extension Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability
Patched
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Wikimedia Foundation's MediaWiki QuizGame extension, specifically in versions 1.39, 1.43, and 1.44. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user.
Remediation
Users can update to the latest version of the MediaWiki QuizGame extension, where this vulnerability has been addressed. Instructions for updating the extension can be found on the Wikimedia MediaWiki extension documentation.
Added: Oct 17, 2025, 11:17 PM
Updated: Oct 17, 2025, 11:17 PM
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