CVE-2014-2853: Mediawiki/core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6h86-9r5g-f2h5
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-2853 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Mediawiki/core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting vulnerability in includes/actions/infoaction.php. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.21.9, 1.22.6.

CVE-2014-2853 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-2853
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6h86-9r5g-f2h5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Mediawiki/core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-2853

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mediawiki/core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mediawiki/core fixed: 1.21.9 
Upgrade mediawiki/core to 1.21.9
mediawiki/core fixed: 1.22.6 
Upgrade mediawiki/core to 1.22.6
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for mediawiki/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-2853, inspect your project dependencies for Mediawiki/core:

inspect dependencies for mediawiki/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mediawiki/core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.21.9), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where 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. In Mediawiki/core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/actions/InfoAction.php in MediaWiki before 1.21.9 and 1.22.x before 1.22.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort key in an info action.

CVE-2014-2853 Affected Mediawiki/core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.21.91.22.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mediawiki/core
 Packagist
< 1.21.9
1.21.9
mediawiki/core
 Packagist
≥ 1.22.0
< 1.22.6
1.22.6

References

NVD — CVE-2014-2853 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2853
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki-core/commit/0b695ae09aada343ab59be4a3c9963995a1143b6
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1091967
bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=63251
Mediawiki/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/wikimedia/mediawiki
www.mediawiki.org/wiki/release_notes/... WEB
https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Release_notes/1.21#Changes_since_1.21.8
www.mediawiki.org/wiki/release_notes/... WEB
https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Release_notes/1.22#Changes_since_1.22.5
lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki... WEB
http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2014-April/000149.html
secunia.com/advisories/58262 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/58262
Mediawiki/core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67068
Mediawiki/core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030161

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2853?
CVE-2014-2853 is a security vulnerability in Mediawiki/core involving Cross-site scripting vulnerability in includes/actions/InfoAction.php under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Mediawiki/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.21.9, 1.22.6 across affected packages: mediawiki/core.
What version fixes CVE-2014-2853?
Upgrading to 1.21.9, 1.22.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mediawiki/core affected?
Yes, mediawiki/core is affected in releases prior to 1.21.9, 1.22.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.21.9, 1.22.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-2853?
CVE-2014-2853 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (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.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-2853?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mediawiki/core'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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