XWiki <=3.0-M1 Remote Script Exec via User Rights
CVE-2023-26056 Published on March 2, 2023
XWiki Platform allows macro execution as any user without programming rights through the context macro
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 3.0-milestone-1, it's possible to execute a script with the right of another user, provided the target user does not have programming right. The problem has been patched in XWiki 14.8-rc-1, 14.4.5, and 13.10.10. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-26056 is exploitable 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 small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2023-26056 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-26056
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Affected Versions
xwiki-platform:- Version >= 3.0-milestone-1, < 13.10.10 is affected.
- Version >= 14.0-rc-1, < 14.4.5 is affected.
- Version >= 14.5, < 14.8-rc-1 is affected.
Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2023-26056
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-rendering-macro-context | >= 3.0-milestone-1, < 13.10.10 | 13.10.10 |
| maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-rendering-macro-context | >= 14.0-rc-1, < 14.4.5 | 14.4.5 |
| maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-rendering-macro-context | >= 14.5, < 14.8-rc-1 | 14.8-rc-1 |
Exploit Probability
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