CVE-2025-6596
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Publication date: 2026-02-02
Last updated on: 2026-02-02
Assigner: wikimedia-foundation
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wikimedia_foundation | vector | From 1.40.0 (inc) to 1.42.7 (exc) |
| wikimedia_foundation | vector | 1.43.2 |
| wikimedia_foundation | vector | 1.44.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Wikimedia Foundation Vector skin, specifically in certain JavaScript files. It involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of users' browsers, potentially leading to theft of user data, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the user without their consent.