CVE-2024-31997

Public Exploit
XWiki Platform remote code execution from account through UIExtension parameters

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Prior to versions 4.10.19, 15.5.4, and 15.10-rc-1, parameters of UI extensions are always interpreted as Velocity code and executed with programming rights. Any user with edit right on any document like the user's own profile can create UI extensions. This allows remote code execution and thereby impacts the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 14.10.19, 15.5.4 and 15.9-RC1. No known workarounds are available.

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 61.19% Top 5%
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-c2gg-4gq4-jv5j vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/171e7c7d0e56deaa7b3678657ae26ef95379b1ea patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/1b2574eb966457ca4ef34e557376b8751d1be90d patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/56748e154a9011f0d6239bec0823eaaeab6ec3f7 patch
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21335 vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31997?
CVE-2024-31997 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-31997?
To fix CVE-2024-31997, 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-2024-31997 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-31997 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~61% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-31997?
CVE-2024-31997 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.