Vulnerability Description
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. Any user with edit rights on a page (e.g., it's own user page), can execute arbitrary Groovy, Python or Velocity code in XWiki leading to full access to the XWiki installation. The root cause is improper escaping of the section ids in `XWiki.AdminFieldsDisplaySheet`. This page is installed by default. The vulnerability has been patched in XWiki versions 15.0-rc-1, 14.10.1, 14.4.8, and 13.10.11.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | Xwiki | >= 1.7, < 13.10.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/f1e310826a19acdcdecdecdcfe171d21fPatch
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rfh6-mg6h-h668PatchVendor Advisory
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20261ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/f1e310826a19acdcdecdecdcfe171d21fPatch
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rfh6-mg6h-h668PatchVendor Advisory
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20261ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-29511?
CVE-2023-29511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. Any user with edit rights on a page (e.g., it's own user page), can execute arbitrary Groovy, P...
How severe is CVE-2023-29511?
CVE-2023-29511 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-29511?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xwiki Xwiki.