Critical severity9.1NVD Advisory· Published Dec 12, 2024· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2024-55879
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.
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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
4- Range: >= 2.3, < 15.10.9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8493435ff9606905a2d913607d6c79862d0c168dnvdPatchWEB
- jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21207nvdExploitVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-r279-47wg-chprghsaADVISORY
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-r279-47wg-chprnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55879ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-wh34-m772-5398nvdNot Applicable
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