Vulnerability Description
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 3.3-milestone-1 and prior to versions 15.10.9 and 16.3.0, on instances where `Extension Repository Application` is installed, any user can execute any code requiring `programming` rights on the server. This vulnerability has been fixed in XWiki 15.10.9 and 16.3.0. Since `Extension Repository Application` is not mandatory, it can be safely disabled on instances that do not use it as a workaround. It is also possible to manually apply the patches from commit 8659f17d500522bf33595e402391592a35a162e8 to the page `ExtensionCode.ExtensionSheet` and to the page `ExtensionCode.ExtensionAuthorsDisplayer`.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | Xwiki | >= 3.3, < 15.10.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8659f17d500522bf33595e402391592a3Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-j2pq-22jj-4pm5Product
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21890ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21890ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-55662?
CVE-2024-55662 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 3.3-milestone-1 and prior to versions 15.10.9 and 16.3.0, on instances where `Extension Repository Application` is installed, any user ca...
How severe is CVE-2024-55662?
CVE-2024-55662 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-2024-55662?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xwiki Xwiki.