XWiki Platform arbitrary page edit via crafted XAR import - fixed v13.10.8,14.6
CVE-2022-41937 Published on November 22, 2022
Missing Authorization in XWiki Platform
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. The application allows anyone with view access to modify any page of the wiki by importing a crafted XAR package. The problem has been patched in XWiki 14.6RC1, 14.6 and 13.10.8. As a workaround, setting the right of the page Filter.WebHome and making sure only the main wiki administrators can view the application installed on main wiki or edit the page and apply the changed described in commit fb49b4f.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-41937 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2022-41937 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-41937
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Affected Versions
xwiki-platform:- Version < 13.10.8 is affected.
- Version >= 14.0.0, < 14.4.3 is affected.
- Version >= 14.5.0, < 14.6-rc-1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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