CVE-2023-35152

XWiki Platform vulnerable to privilege escalation (PR) from account through like LiveTableResults

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 12.9-rc-1 and prior to versions 14.4.8, 14.10.6, and 15.1, any logged in user can add dangerous content in their first name field and see it executed with programming rights. Leading to rights escalation. The vulnerability has been fixed on XWiki 14.4.8, 14.10.6, and 15.1. As a workaround, one may apply the patch manually.

Categories

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory xwiki.org Vendor Advisory xwiki.org
Affected: xwiki xwiki-platform
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References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rf8j-q39g-7xfm vendor advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0993a7ab3c102f9ac37ffe361a83a3dc302c0e45#diff-0b51114cb27f7a5c599cf40c59d658eae6ddc5c0836532c3b35e163f40a4854fR39 patch vendor advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49 patch vendor advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19900 vendor advisory issue tracking
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20611 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35152?
CVE-2023-35152 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-35152?
To fix CVE-2023-35152, 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-2023-35152 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-35152 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-2023-35152?
CVE-2023-35152 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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