CVE-2025-62655 SQL injection in Cargo via Special:CargoExport
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Special:CargoExport page in the MediaWiki Cargo extension, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-62655?
CVE-2025-62655 is a low-severity SQL injection vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki Cargo extension, published on 17 Oct 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki Cargo extension allows SQL Injection.This issue affects MediaWiki Cargo extension: 1.39, 1.43, 1.44.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-62655?
How do I fix CVE-2025-62655?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-62655 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2025-62655 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-62655 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-86mg-7x8p-x6jh.