CVE-2024-52299

The PDF viewer macro allows accessing any attachment without access right checks

Description

macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js. Any user with view right on XWiki.PDFViewerService can access any attachment stored in the wiki as the "key" that is passed to prevent this is computed incorrectly, calling skip on the digest stream doesn't update the digest. This is fixed in 2.5.6.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: xwikisas macro-pdfviewer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwikisas/macro-pdfviewer/security/advisories/GHSA-522m-m242-jr9p third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52299?
CVE-2024-52299 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-52299?
To fix CVE-2024-52299, 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-2024-52299 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-52299 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-52299?
CVE-2024-52299 affects xwikisas macro-pdfviewer.
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