CVE-2026-103051
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in MediaWiki CentralNotice Extension

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: wikimedia-foundation

Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - CentralNotice extension allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Mediawiki - CentralNotice extension: before 1.46.1, 1.45.5, 1.43.10.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
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2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-103051
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89504

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Vendor Product Version / Range
the_wikimedia_foundation mediawiki_centralnotice_extension to 1.43.10 (inc)

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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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Executive Summary

This is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki CentralNotice extension. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then stored and served to users, potentially executing unintended actions in their browsers.

Impact Analysis

If you use the affected MediaWiki CentralNotice extension versions, attackers could steal user sessions, deface pages, or perform actions on behalf of users. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or reputational damage.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate GDPR by exposing user data through XSS attacks. For HIPAA, it may compromise protected health information if exploited in healthcare-related wikis. Organizations must patch to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Mediawiki CentralNotice extension to version 1.46.1, 1.45.5, or 1.43.10 or later to address the stored XSS vulnerability.

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