Vulnerability Description
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Prior to 15.10.15, 16.4.6, and 16.10.0, any user can exploit the WikiManager REST API to create a new wiki, where the user could become an administrator and so performs other attacks on the farm. Note that this REST API is not bundled in XWiki Standard by default: it needs to be installed manually through the extension manager. The problem has been patched in versions 15.10.15, 16.4.6 and 16.10.0 of the REST module.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | Xwiki | >= 5.4.1, < 15.10.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/82aa670106c7f5e6238ca6ed59a52d180Patch
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-gfp2-6qhm-7x43Vendor Advisory
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-22490ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-29926?
CVE-2025-29926 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Prior to 15.10.15, 16.4.6, and 16.10.0, any user can exploit the WikiManager REST API to create a new wiki, where the user could become an administrator and ...
How severe is CVE-2025-29926?
CVE-2025-29926 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-29926?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xwiki Xwiki.