CVE-2022-41937

Missing Authorization in XWiki Platform

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. The application allows anyone with view access to modify any page of the wiki by importing a crafted XAR package. The problem has been patched in XWiki 14.6RC1, 14.6 and 13.10.8. As a workaround, setting the right of the page Filter.WebHome and making sure only the main wiki administrators can view the application installed on main wiki or edit the page and apply the changed described in commit fb49b4f.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.41% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory xwiki.org
Affected: xwiki xwiki-platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-q6jp-gcww-8v2j third party advisory patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/fb49b4f289ee28e45cfada8e97e320cd3ed27113 third party advisory patch
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19758 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41937?
CVE-2022-41937 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41937?
To fix CVE-2022-41937, 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-2022-41937 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-41937 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-41937?
CVE-2022-41937 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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