CVE-2024-56158

XWiki allows SQL injection in query endpoint of REST API with Oracle

Description

XWiki is a generic wiki platform. It's possible to execute any SQL query in Oracle by using the function like DBMS_XMLGEN or DBMS_XMLQUERY. The XWiki query validator does not sanitize functions that would be used in a simple select and Hibernate allows using any native function in an HQL query. This vulnerability is fixed in 16.10.2, 16.4.7, and 15.10.16.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: xwiki xwiki-platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-prwh-7838-xf82
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-22734

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56158?
CVE-2024-56158 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56158?
To fix CVE-2024-56158, 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-2024-56158 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56158 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-2024-56158?
CVE-2024-56158 affects xwiki xwiki-platform.
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