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Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki -… (CVE-2026-103051)

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High
Published: 09/30/2026 (09/30/2026, 00:32:47 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Wikimedia Foundation's Mediawiki CentralNotice extension due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability affects versions before 1.43.10, 1.45.5, and 1.46.1. Exploitation could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when viewing affected pages.

Affected software

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wikimedia/extensions/CentralNotice
pkg:github/wikimedia/extensions/CentralNotice
Affected versions
<1.43.10<1.45.5<1.46.1

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AILast updated: 09/30/2026, 01:21:46 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-103051 involves improper neutralization of input in the CentralNotice extension of Mediawiki, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This flaw allows malicious input to be stored and later executed in the context of users viewing affected pages. The issue affects versions of the CentralNotice extension prior to 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information is provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected Mediawiki CentralNotice pages. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions within the user's browser session. However, no information about active exploitation or specific impact scenarios is provided.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should upgrade the CentralNotice extension to version 1.46.1, 1.45.5, or 1.43.10 or later once official patches are available. Until then, consider restricting access to the affected extension or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-pvqw-26jw-x4g6
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-103051"]
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abc5d43680226ef6899ba55

Added to database: 09/30/2026, 00:52:19 UTC

Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 01:21:46 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:38:39 UTC

Views: 6

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