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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200507-18] MediaWiki: Cross-site scripting vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
MediaWiki: Cross-site scripting vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200507-18
(MediaWiki: Cross-site scripting vulnerability)
MediaWiki fails to escape a parameter in the page move template
correctly.
Impact
By enticing a user to visit a specially crafted URL, a remote attacker
could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript code
that will be executed in a user's browser session in the context of the
vulnerable site.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=342530
Solution:
All MediaWiki users should upgrade to the latest available version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/mediawiki-1.4.7"
Threat Level: Low
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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