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CVE-2024-47812

6.0 · MEDIUM

ImportDump is an extension for mediawiki designed to automate user import requests.

Published Oct 9, 2024CWE-79EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2024-47812 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 9, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

ImportDump is an extension for mediawiki designed to automate user import requests. Anyone who can edit the interface strings of a wiki (typically administrators and interface admins) can embed XSS payloads in the messages for dates, and thus XSS anyone who views Special:RequestImportQueue. This issue has been patched in commit `d054b95` and all users are advised to apply this commit to their branch. Users unable to upgrade may either Prevent access to Special:RequestImportQueue on all wikis, except for the global wiki; and If an interface administrator (or equivalent) level protection is available (which is not provided by default) on the global wiki, protect the affected messages up to that level. This causes the XSS to be virtually useless as users with those rights can already edit Javascript pages. Or Prevent access to Special:RequestImportQueue altogether.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/miraheze/ImportDump/commit/d054b9529129af79d4426df24faa80014cb16602GitHubgithub.com/miraheze/ImportDump/security/advisories/GHSA-465h-45v4-6fx9Refissue-tracker.miraheze.org/T12698

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47812?

CVE-2024-47812 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 9, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-47812?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-47812?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-47812?

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