CVE-2026-39936

CVE-2026-39936 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Score 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-39936?
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Score 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-39936?
CVE-2026-39936 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-39936 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-39936?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-39936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-39936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19982.
When was CVE-2026-39936 published?
CVE-2026-39936 was published on 2026-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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