CVE-2024-41947

XWiki Platform XSS through conflict resolution

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. By creating a conflict when another user with more rights is currently editing a page, it is possible to execute JavaScript snippets on the side of the other user, which compromises the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. This has been patched in XWiki 15.10.8 and 16.3.0RC1.

Categories

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.74% Top 20%
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-692v-783f-mg8x vendor advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/821d43ec45e67d45a6735a0717b9b77fffc1cd9f patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/e00e159d3737397eebd1f6ff925c1f5cb7cdec34 patch
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21626 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41947?
CVE-2024-41947 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-41947?
To fix CVE-2024-41947, 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-2024-41947 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-41947 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-41947?
CVE-2024-41947 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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