CVE-2024-40604 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting MediaWiki through version 1.42.1 when using the Nimbus skin, specifically through malicious input in sidebar menu and submenu entries. With a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), this vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction for exploitation, potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.42.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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