CVE-2023-29513

Public Exploit
Users can be created even when registration is disabled without validation via the template macro in xwiki-platform

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. If guest has view right on any document. It's possible to create a new user using the `distribution/firstadminuser.wiki` in the wrong context. This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 15.0-rc-1 and 14.10.1. There is no known workaround other than upgrading.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.55%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory xwiki.org Vendor Advisory xwiki.org
Affected: xwiki xwiki-platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-fp36-mjw5-fmgx vendor advisory exploit
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19852 vendor advisory issue tracking exploit
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20400 vendor advisory issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29513?
CVE-2023-29513 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29513?
To fix CVE-2023-29513, 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-2023-29513 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-29513 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-29513?
CVE-2023-29513 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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