CVE-2024-31987

Public Exploit
XWiki Platform remote code execution from account via custom skins support

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 6.4-milestone-1 and prior to versions 4.10.19, 15.5.4, and 15.10-rc-1, any user who can edit any page like their profile can create a custom skin with a template override that is executed with programming right, thus allowing remote code execution. This has been patched in XWiki 14.10.19, 15.5.4 and 15.10RC1. No known workarounds are available except for upgrading.

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 18.83% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory xwiki.org
Affected: xwiki xwiki-platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-cv55-v6rw-7r5v vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/3d4dbb41f52d1a6e39835cfb1695ca6668605a39 patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/626d2a5dbf95b4e719ae13bf1a0a9c76e4edd5a2 patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/da177c3c972e797d92c1a31e278f946012c41b56 patch
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21478 vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31987?
CVE-2024-31987 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-31987?
To fix CVE-2024-31987, 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-2024-31987 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-31987 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-31987?
CVE-2024-31987 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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