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    CVE-2023-3550

    Mediawiki v1.40.0 does not validate namespaces used in XML files. Therefore, if the instance administrator allows XML file uploads, a remote attacker with a low-privileged user account can use this exploit to become an administrator by sending a malicious link to the instance administrator.

    Published:Sep 25, 2023
    Last Modified:Feb 13, 2025
    EPS:Sep 25, 2023
    EPSS Score:0.00107
    CVSS Score:7.3

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Debian
    Product
    Debian Linux
    Vendor
    Mediawiki
    Product
    Mediawiki

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    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High