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Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Mediawiki - Cargo extension allows Reflected… (CVE-2026-96876)

0
Medium
Published: 09/25/2026 (09/25/2026, 21:33:03 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Mediawiki Cargo extension up to version 3.9.4 due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are reflected back to users. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.

CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
Low
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
Scope
X
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
wikimedia/mediawiki-cargo
pkg:github/wikimedia/mediawiki-cargo
Affected versions
>=0 <=3.9.4

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/26/2026, 05:05:55 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Mediawiki Cargo extension through version 3.9.4 contains a reflected XSS vulnerability caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are reflected back to users, potentially leading to client-side code execution. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-96876 and is classified under CWE-79. No official patch or fix details are available in the provided information.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this reflected XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. This may lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, no evidence of active exploitation or known exploits in the wild is reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor or limit exposure by restricting untrusted input where possible.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-vhv7-3w94-fpq6
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-96876"]
Database Specific Severity
MODERATE
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab74f65f7a7c54106e14e4d

Added to database: 09/26/2026, 04:51:49 UTC

Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 05:05:55 UTC

Last updated: 09/27/2026, 02:47:33 UTC

Views: 15

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