CVE-2026-39933 Details
Description
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - GlobalWatchlist Extension allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The issue has been remediated on the `master` branch, and in the release branches for MediaWiki versions 1.43, 1.44, and 1.45.
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the GlobalWatchlist extension of Wikimedia MediaWiki. This issue arises from improper input handling during web page generation, allowing for both self-XSS and stored XSS through system messages. The vulnerability affects non-release branches of the extension.
Users can update to the patched versions of the GlobalWatchlist extension available in the Wikimedia Gerrit repository.
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No CVSS 3.x data is available for this CVE.
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/q/I1fc7b7e1d234b0aaf9f7d782a65da1451577587e | wikimedia-foundation | |
| https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418179 | wikimedia-foundation |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | wikimedia-foundation |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | wikimedia-foundation |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | wikimedia-foundation |
| Apr 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | wikimedia-foundation |