Cargo Extension up to 1.39.3 on MediaWiki Special:CargoQuery cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cargo Extension up to 1.39.3 on MediaWiki. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file Special:CargoQuery. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-37254. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cargo Extension up to 1.39.3 on MediaWiki and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the file Special:CargoQuery. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the Cargo extension for MediaWiki through 1.39.3. XSS can occur in Special:CargoQuery via a crafted page item when using the default format.

The weakness was published 06/29/2023. The advisory is shared for download at phabricator.wikimedia.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-37254 since 06/29/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-41174). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: phabricator.wikimedia.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-37254 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-37254
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232700
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/29/2023 20:10
Updated: 01/16/2026 08:17
Changes: 06/29/2023 20:10 (38), 07/21/2023 14:17 (11), 01/16/2026 08:17 (16)
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