Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki -… (CVE-2026-100380)
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki Wikibase Extension. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing potential XSS attacks. It affects all versions prior to 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-100380 is an XSS flaw in the Mediawiki - Wikibase Extension caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of users visiting affected pages. The affected versions include all releases before 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits or patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users interacting with the vulnerable Mediawiki Wikibase Extension, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. The CVSS metrics suggest a medium severity impact with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Users should monitor Wikimedia Foundation advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki -… (CVE-2026-100380)
Description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki Wikibase Extension. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing potential XSS attacks. It affects all versions prior to 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
pkg:github/wikimedia/mediawiki-wikibase-extensionRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-100380 is an XSS flaw in the Mediawiki - Wikibase Extension caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of users visiting affected pages. The affected versions include all releases before 1.46.1, 1.45.5, and 1.43.10. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits or patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users interacting with the vulnerable Mediawiki Wikibase Extension, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. The CVSS metrics suggest a medium severity impact with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Users should monitor Wikimedia Foundation advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-x747-q8hh-wvwc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-100380"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab74f64f7a7c54106e14e3e
Added to database: 09/26/2026, 04:51:48 UTC
Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 05:05:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 05:47:33 UTC
Views: 2
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