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Short Name |
HTTP:PHP:MEDIAWIKI-SCRIPT-INSER |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
MediaWiki Parser Script Insertion |
Release Date |
2011/06/30 |
Update Number |
1948 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
HTTP: MediaWiki Parser Script Insertion
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in MediaWiki. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. Attackers can steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Extended Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/Sanitizer.php in the variable handler in MediaWiki 1.6.x before r14349 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary Javascript via unspecified vectors, possibly involving the usage of the | (pipe) character.
Affected Products
- Mediawiki mediawiki 1.6.5
- Mediawiki mediawiki 1.6.5_r14348
References
- CVE: CVE-2006-2611