CVE-2023-3550

Published Sep 25, 2023

Last updated 11 days ago

Overview

Description
Mediawiki v1.40.0 does not validate namespaces used in XML files. Therefore, if the instance administrator allows XML file uploads, a remote attacker with a low-privileged user account can use this exploit to become an administrator by sending a malicious link to the instance administrator.
Source
help@fluidattacks.com
NVD status
Modified

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
7.3
Impact score
5.2
Exploitability score
2.1
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

help@fluidattacks.com
CWE-79
nvd@nist.gov
CWE-79

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations