Semantic MediaWiki up to 7.1.x Value cross site scripting
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Semantic MediaWiki up to 7.1.x. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument Value can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-77608. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Semantic MediaWiki up to 7.1.x. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument value with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:
Semantic MediaWiki is a free, open-source extension to MediaWiki that lets users store and query data within the wiki's pages. Prior to version 7.2.0, when the `value` parameter was reflected back into rendered output and error messaging paths without enough output-context encoding. Version 7.2.0 fixes the issue.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-77608 since 08/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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.
Upgrading to version 7.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.1
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Cross site scriptingCWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Semantic MediaWiki 7.2.0
Timeline
08/20/2026 CVE reserved09/18/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/18/2026 VulDB entry created
09/18/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: github.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-77608 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-77608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407644
Entry
Created: 09/18/2026 19:07Changes: 09/18/2026 19:07 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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