Critical severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 12, 2024· Updated Dec 13, 2024
XWiki allows RCE from script right in configurable sections
CVE-2024-55879
Description
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 2.3 and prior to versions 15.10.9, 16.3.0, any user with script rights can perform arbitrary remote code execution by adding instances of XWiki.ConfigurableClass to any page. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. This has been patched in XWiki 15.10.9 and 16.3.0. No known workarounds are available except upgrading.
AI Insight
LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-administration-uiMaven | >= 2.3, < 15.10.9 | 15.10.9 |
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-administration-uiMaven | >= 16.0.0-rc-1, < 16.3.0 | 16.3.0 |
Affected products
2- Range: >= 2.3, < 15.10.9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-r279-47wg-chprghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55879ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8493435ff9606905a2d913607d6c79862d0c168dghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-r279-47wg-chprghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
- jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21207ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
News mentions
0No linked articles in our index yet.