CVE-2026-100376: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - TemplateSandbox Extension
CVE-2026-100376 is a medium severity Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Wikimedia Foundation's Mediawiki TemplateSandbox Extension. It involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing potential XSS attacks. The affected versions include all versions before 1.46.1, specifically version 1.45.5 and 1.43.10. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 score, indicating a moderate risk. No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-100376) in the Mediawiki TemplateSandbox Extension arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It affects all versions prior to 1.46.1, including versions 1.45.5 and 1.43.10. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and user interaction to potentially execute script code in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS score of 4.8 reflects a medium severity level, indicating moderate risk but not critical impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no explicit patch or fix information is provided, users should monitor official Wikimedia Foundation advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting user input or applying web application firewall rules to mitigate potential XSS attempts.
CVE-2026-100376: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - TemplateSandbox Extension
Description
CVE-2026-100376 is a medium severity Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Wikimedia Foundation's Mediawiki TemplateSandbox Extension. It involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing potential XSS attacks. The affected versions include all versions before 1.46.1, specifically version 1.45.5 and 1.43.10. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 score, indicating a moderate risk. No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
Wikimedia Foundation
Mediawiki - TemplateSandbox Extension
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-100376) in the Mediawiki TemplateSandbox Extension arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It affects all versions prior to 1.46.1, including versions 1.45.5 and 1.43.10. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and user interaction to potentially execute script code in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS score of 4.8 reflects a medium severity level, indicating moderate risk but not critical impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no explicit patch or fix information is provided, users should monitor official Wikimedia Foundation advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting user input or applying web application firewall rules to mitigate potential XSS attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- wikimedia-foundation
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-25T19:28:11.982Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab6e198f7a7c5410648d4d2
Added to database: 09/25/2026, 21:03:20 UTC
Last enriched: 09/25/2026, 21:17:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 22:02:12 UTC
Views: 5
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