XWiki Platform Unrestricted DB SELECT via Edit Rights (before 13.10.11)
CVE-2023-26473 Published on March 2, 2023
XWiki Platform allows unprivileged users to make arbitrary select queries using DatabaseListProperty and suggest.vm
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 1.3-rc-1, any user with edit right can execute arbitrary database select and access data stored in the database. The problem has been patched in XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7, and 14.10. There is no workaround for this vulnerability other than upgrading.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-26473 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, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2023-26473 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-26473
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Affected Versions
xwiki-platform:- Version >= 1.3-rc-1, < 13.10.11 is affected.
- Version >= 14.0, < 14.4.7 is affected.
- Version >= 14.5, < 14.10 is affected.
Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2023-26473
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web | >= 1.3-rc-1, < 13.10.11 | 13.10.11 |
| maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web | >= 14.0, < 14.4.7 | 14.4.7 |
| maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web | >= 14.5, < 14.10 | 14.10 |
Exploit Probability
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