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MediaWiki API XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 53449
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Synopsis
The remote web server hosts a version of MediaWiki that is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.Description
A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in this installation of MediaWiki that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user. Such script code could steal authentication credentials and be used to launch other attacks.Solution
Upgrade to MediaWiki 1.16.4 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 53449
File Name: mediawiki_1_16_4.nasl
Version: 1.13
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 4/15/2011
Updated: 6/5/2024
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Enable CGI Scanning: true
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.0
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.3
Temporal Score: 3.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:mediawiki:mediawiki
Required KB Items: www/PHP, installed_sw/MediaWiki
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Patch Publication Date: 4/14/2011
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/12/2011
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2011-1587
BID: 47354