CVE-2025-62654 Stored XSS through system messages in QuizGame

Low 2.0 Published Updated

Stored XSS in MediaWiki QuizGame extension allows attackers to inject scripts via system messages, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-62654?

CVE-2025-62654 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki QuizGame extension, published on 17 Oct 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki QuizGame extension allows Stored XSS.This issue affects MediaWiki QuizGame extension: 1.39, 1.43, 1.44.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-62654?

How do I fix CVE-2025-62654?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-62654 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2025-62654 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-62654 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-597q-g6cw-53xv.

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