CVE-2022-36096

XWiki Platform vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting in the deleted attachments list

Description

The XWiki Platform Index UI is an Index of all pages, attachments, orphans and deleted pages and attachments for XWiki Platform, a generic wiki platform. Prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.3, it's possible to store JavaScript which will be executed by anyone viewing the deleted attachments index with an attachment containing javascript in its name. This issue has been patched in XWiki 13.10.6 and 14.3. As a workaround, modify fix the vulnerability by editing the wiki page `XWiki.DeletedAttachments` with the object editor, open the `JavaScriptExtension` object and apply on the content the changes that can be found on the fix commit.

Category

8.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 61.58% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory xwiki.org
Affected: xwiki xwiki-platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-gjmq-x5x7-wc36 third party advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6705b0cd0289d1c90ed354bd4ecc1508c4b25745 third party advisory patch
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19613 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36096?
CVE-2022-36096 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36096?
To fix CVE-2022-36096, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-36096 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-36096 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~62% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-36096?
CVE-2022-36096 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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