CVE-2025-24017 Details
Description
YesWiki is a wiki system written in PHP. Versions up to and including 4.4.5 are vulnerable to any end-user crafting a DOM based XSS on all of YesWiki's pages which is triggered when a user clicks on a malicious link. The vulnerability makes use of the search by tag feature. When a tag doesn't exist, the tag is reflected on the page and isn't properly sanitized on the server side which allows a malicious user to generate a link that will trigger an XSS on the client's side when clicked. This vulnerability allows any user to generate a malicious link that will trigger an account takeover when clicked, therefore allowing a user to steal other accounts, modify pages, comments, permissions, extract user data (emails), thus impacting the integrity, availability and confidentiality of a YesWiki instance. Version 4.5.0 contains a patch for the issue.
A DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in YesWiki versions through 4.4.5. This issue allows any end-user to craft a malicious link that triggers XSS on all YesWiki pages, particularly exploiting the search by tag feature. When a non-existent tag is searched, the tag name is reflected on the page without proper server-side sanitization. This flaw enables a user to create a link that, when clicked, executes client-side scripts. The vulnerability can lead to account takeover by stealing session information from users, including administrators, through a weak password recovery mechanism.
Users can update to YesWiki version 4.5.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 21, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| yeswiki yeswiki | < 4.5.0 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 9, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 21, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |