CVE-2023-35155

Public Exploit
XWiki Platform vulnerable to cross-site scripting in target parameter via share page by email

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. Users are able to forge an URL with a payload allowing to inject Javascript in the page (XSS). For instance, the following URL execute an `alter` on the browser: `<xwiki-host>/xwiki/bin/view/Main/?viewer=share&send=1&target=&target=%3Cimg+src+onerror%3Dalert%28document.domain%29%3E+%3Cimg+src+onerror%3Dalert%28document.domain%29%3E+%3Crenniepak%40intigriti.me%3E&includeDocument=inline&message=I+wanted+to+share+this+page+with+you.`, where `<xwiki-host>` is the URL of your XWiki installation. The vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 15.0-rc-1, 14.10.4, and 14.4.8.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 34.08% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory xwiki.org
Affected: xwiki xwiki-platform
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-fwwj-wg89-7h4c vendor advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20370 issue tracking patch vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35155?
CVE-2023-35155 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-35155?
To fix CVE-2023-35155, 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-2023-35155 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-35155 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-35155?
CVE-2023-35155 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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