CVE - CVE-2023-3550

CVE-ID
CVE-2023-3550	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
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.
References
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DEBIAN:DSA-5520 URL:https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5520 MISC:https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/blondie/ URL:https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/blondie/ MISC:https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki/ URL:https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki/ MLIST:[debian-lts-announce] 20231128 [SECURITY] [DLA 3671-1] mediawiki security update URL:https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00027.html
Assigning CNA
Fluid Attacks
Date Record Created
20230708	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20230708)
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Proposed (Legacy)
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