Vulnerability Description
XWiki Platform Mentions UI is a user interface for mentioning users in wiki content for XWiki Platform, a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 12.5-rc-1 and prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.4, it's possible to store Javascript or groovy scripts in a mention, macro anchor, or reference field. The stored code is executed by anyone visiting the page with the mention. This issue has been patched on XWiki 14.4 and 13.10.6. As a workaround, one may update `XWiki.Mentions.MentionsMacro` and edit the `Macro code` field of the `XWiki.WikiMacroClass` XObject.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | Xwiki | >= 12.5, < 13.10.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4032dc896857597efd169966dc9e2752aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4f290d87a8355e967378a1ed6aee23a06PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-c5v8-2q4r-5w9vExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19752ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4032dc896857597efd169966dc9e2752aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4f290d87a8355e967378a1ed6aee23a06PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-c5v8-2q4r-5w9vExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19752ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-36098?
CVE-2022-36098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.9 (HIGH). XWiki Platform Mentions UI is a user interface for mentioning users in wiki content for XWiki Platform, a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 12.5-rc-1 and prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.4, i...
How severe is CVE-2022-36098?
CVE-2022-36098 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36098?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xwiki Xwiki.