CVE-2024-23171 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting in MediaWiki CampaignEvents extension allows attackers to inject scripts via language settings, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-23171?
CVE-2024-23171 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mediawiki Mediawiki, published on 12 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in the CampaignEvents extension in MediaWiki before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. The Special:EventDetails page allows XSS via the x-xss language setting for internationalization (i18n).
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23171?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including mediawiki. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mediawiki Bitnami | All versions | 1.41.1 |
Products include Mediawiki Mediawiki.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23171?
Upgrade mediawiki to 1.41.1 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-23171 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-23171 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Mediawiki Mediawiki
Sources
Also known as BIT-mediawiki-2024-23171, GHSA-46pr-fphr-qq4h.