CVE-2026-39840 Details
Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Cargo Extension allows XSS Targeting Non-Script Elements.This issue affects Mediawiki - Cargo Extension: before 3.8.7.
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki Cargo Extension, affecting versions prior to 3.8.7. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation during web page generation, allowing for the injection of unsanitized inline styles into non-script elements. The issue is present in multiple display formats within the Cargo extension.
Users can update to MediaWiki Cargo Extension version 3.8.7 or later to address this vulnerability.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/c/mediawiki/extensions/Cargo/+/1237966 | wikimedia-foundation | Patch |
| https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416368 | wikimedia-foundation | ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | wikimedia-foundation |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mediawiki cargo | < 3.8.7 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | wikimedia-foundation |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | wikimedia-foundation |