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Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki -… (CVE-2026-103047)

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

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Mediawiki CentralAuth extension maintained by The Wikimedia Foundation. This flaw is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. The vulnerability affects versions before 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10 of the CentralAuth extension.

Affected software

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wikimedia/centralauth
pkg:github/wikimedia/centralauth
Affected versions
<1.43.10<1.45.5 >=1.43.10<1.46.1 >=1.45.5

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AILast updated: 09/30/2026, 01:07:34 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-103047 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the CentralAuth extension of Mediawiki. It arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. The affected versions are those prior to 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10 of the CentralAuth extension. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory provided, and no known active exploitation has been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users' browsers when they view affected pages. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions within the scope of the user's permissions. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should upgrade the CentralAuth extension to versions 1.46.1, 1.45.5, or 1.43.10 or later once official patches are available. Until then, monitor vendor communications for updates and apply recommended fixes promptly.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-wm9g-fv6p-hww9
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-103047"]
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abc5d43680226ef6899ba5b

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

Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 01:07:34 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:38:41 UTC

Views: 8

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