How severe is CVE-2024-40601?

CVE-2024-40601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40601?

CVE-2024-40601 affects Mediawiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40601?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-40601 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40601 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38537.

When was CVE-2024-40601 published?

CVE-2024-40601 was published on 2024-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40601

CVE-2024-40601 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediawiki with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38537
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Mediawiki
Published: 2024-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the MediaWikiChat extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. CSRF can occur in API modules.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40601?: An issue was discovered in the MediaWikiChat extension for MediaWiki through 1.42.1. CSRF can occur in API modules.
How severe is CVE-2024-40601?: CVE-2024-40601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40601?: CVE-2024-40601 affects Mediawiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40601?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40601 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40601 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38537.
When was CVE-2024-40601 published?: CVE-2024-40601 was published on 2024-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T362588

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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