How severe is CVE-2025-62697?

CVE-2025-62697 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-62697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62697?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-62697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-62697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35095.

When was CVE-2025-62697 published?

CVE-2025-62697 was published on 2025-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-62697

CVE-2025-62697 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35095
Weakness: CWE-74
Published: 2025-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - LanguageSelector Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects Mediawiki - LanguageSelector Extension: from master before 1.39.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-62697?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - LanguageSelector Extension allows Code Injection.This issue affects Mediawiki - LanguageSelector Extension: from master before 1.39.
How severe is CVE-2025-62697?: CVE-2025-62697 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-62697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62697?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-62697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-62697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35095.
When was CVE-2025-62697 published?: CVE-2025-62697 was published on 2025-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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