CVE-2023-29507

org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore makes Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs with DocumentAuthors

Description

XWiki Commons are technical libraries common to several other top level XWiki projects. The Document script API returns directly a DocumentAuthors allowing to set any authors to the document, which in consequence can allow subsequent executions of scripts since this author is used for checking rights. The problem has been patched in XWiki 14.10 and 14.4.7 by returning a safe script API.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.65%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: xwiki xwiki-platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-pwfv-3cvg-9m4c vendor advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/905cdd7c421dbf8c565557cdc773ab1aa9028f83 patch
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20380 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29507?
CVE-2023-29507 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29507?
To fix CVE-2023-29507, 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-2023-29507 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-29507 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-29507?
CVE-2023-29507 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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