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.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Fluid Attacks

Published: 2023-09-25T15:20:27.351Z

Updated: 2024-08-02T07:01:56.435Z

Reserved: 2023-07-08T01:02:40.399Z

Link: CVE-2023-3550

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2023-09-25T16:15:14.347

Modified: 2024-06-10T17:16:13.043

Link: CVE-2023-3550

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2023-09-25T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2023-3550 - Bugzilla