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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki -… (CVE-2026-100245)

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High
Published: 09/29/2026 (09/29/2026, 18:31:47 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki Wikibase Extension. This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. It affects multiple versions of the Wikibase Extension prior to versions 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability. There is no information about active exploitation or an official patch status.

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
wikimedia/wikibase-extensions
pkg:github/wikimedia/wikibase-extensions
Affected versions
>=0 <1.46.1>=0 <1.45.5>=0 <1.43.10

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AILast updated: 09/29/2026, 21:17:51 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-100245 is a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki Wikibase Extension. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can allow attackers to inject and store malicious scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages. The affected versions include all releases before 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10. No detailed CVSS metrics or vendor advisory information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts 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 active exploitation has been reported, and the impact is limited to the affected Mediawiki Wikibase Extension versions.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Wikimedia Foundation advisories for updates and apply any released patches for the Wikibase Extension promptly. Until a patch is confirmed, consider restricting input sources or sanitizing inputs manually if feasible.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-2rcm-h6cw-xrfr
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-100245"]
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abc27c2680226ef6846f812

Added to database: 09/29/2026, 21:04:02 UTC

Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 21:17:51 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:38:49 UTC

Views: 5

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