CVE-2026-22711: CWE-87 Improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Wikilove Extension
Improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Wikilove Extension allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Mediawiki - Wikilove Extension: 1.43.7, 1.44.4, 1.45.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-22711) in the Mediawiki Wikilove Extension arises from improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax (CWE-87). This flaw allows an attacker to inject and execute malicious scripts by bypassing input sanitization mechanisms. The issue affects specific versions of the extension (1.43.7, 1.44.4, 1.45.2). The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and low to moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and scope. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting a Mediawiki site using the vulnerable Wikilove Extension versions. This may lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions within the affected web application. However, the impact is rated medium severity and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Wikimedia Foundation vendor advisories for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling the Wikilove Extension or restricting its usage. Monitor official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-22711: CWE-87 Improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Wikilove Extension
Description
Improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Wikilove Extension allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Mediawiki - Wikilove Extension: 1.43.7, 1.44.4, 1.45.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-22711) in the Mediawiki Wikilove Extension arises from improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax (CWE-87). This flaw allows an attacker to inject and execute malicious scripts by bypassing input sanitization mechanisms. The issue affects specific versions of the extension (1.43.7, 1.44.4, 1.45.2). The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and low to moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and scope. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting a Mediawiki site using the vulnerable Wikilove Extension versions. This may lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions within the affected web application. However, the impact is rated medium severity and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Wikimedia Foundation vendor advisories for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling the Wikilove Extension or restricting its usage. Monitor official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- wikimedia-foundation
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-08T23:23:42.385Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d5874b43e2781bad84eb03
Added to database: 4/7/2026, 10:38:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 10:38:26 PM
Last updated: 4/8/2026, 7:43:36 AM
Views: 7
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