XWiki 14.10.7/15.2RC1 RCE via crafted URL (programming privs)
CVE-2023-46242 Published on November 7, 2023
Code injection in XWiki Platform
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. In affected versions it's possible to execute a content with the right of any user via a crafted URL. A user must have `programming` privileges in order to exploit this vulnerability. This issue has been patched in XWiki 14.10.7 and 15.2RC1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for for this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-46242 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CVE-2023-46242 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-46242
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Affected Versions
xwiki-platform Version >= 1.0, < 14.10.7 is affected by CVE-2023-46242Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2023-46242
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore | >= 1.0, < 14.10.7 | 14.10.7 |
| maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore | >= 15.0, < 15.2-rc-1 | 15.2-rc-1 |
Exploit Probability
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