Description
Semantic MediaWiki 4.2.0 before 7.4.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in OptionsBuilder::profiles() that allows users with the smw-schemaedit right to inject markup. Attackers can save FACETEDSEARCH_PROFILE_SCHEMA profile keys or labels that break out of option elements, executing scripts for every Special:FacetedSearch visitor including administrators.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SemanticMediaWiki | SemanticMediaWiki | >= 4.2.0, < 7.4.1 |
References
- https://github.com/SemanticMediaWiki/SemanticMediaWiki/blob/7.4.0/src/MediaWiki/Specials/FacetedSearch/OptionsBuilder.php#L27-L52
- https://github.com/SemanticMediaWiki/SemanticMediaWiki/commit/92999fc0de74324aaa35bfd3676cd4d145d2ac06
- https://github.com/SemanticMediaWiki/SemanticMediaWiki/releases/tag/7.4.1
- https://github.com/SemanticMediaWiki/SemanticMediaWiki/security/advisories/GHSA-cw86-j46r-2x7x
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/semantic-mediawiki-4.2.0-before-7.4.1-stored-xss-via-special-facetedsearch
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 11, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 12, 2026
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis