high
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CWE
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CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-32621: Script injection without script or programming rights through Gadget titles

First published: Tue May 18 2021(Updated: )

### Impact A user without Script or Programming right is able to execute script requiring privileges by editing gadget titles in the dashboard. ### Patches The issue has been patched in XWiki 12.6.7, 12.10.3 and 13.0RC1. ### Workarounds There's no easy workaround for this issue, it is recommended to upgrade XWiki. ### References https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-17794 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [JIRA](https://jira.xwiki.org) * Email us at [XWiki security mailing-list](mailto:security@xwiki.org)

Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-core>=12.10.0<12.10.3
12.10.3
maven/org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-core<12.6.7
12.6.7
Xwiki>=3.0.1<12.6.7
Xwiki>=12.10<12.10.3
Xwiki=3.0
Xwiki=3.0-milestone3
Xwiki=3.0-rc1

Remedy

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bb7068bd911f91e5511f3cfb03276c7ac81100bc

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-32621?

    CVE-2021-32621 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its ability to allow unauthorized privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-32621?

    To fix CVE-2021-32621, upgrade to XWiki versions 12.6.7, 12.10.3, or 13.0RC1.

  • Which versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2021-32621?

    CVE-2021-32621 affects XWiki versions from 3.0 up to and including 12.10.2.

  • Can I apply a workaround for CVE-2021-32621?

    There is no effective workaround for CVE-2021-32621, so updating to a patched version is necessary.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-32621?

    CVE-2021-32621 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthorized script execution by editing dashboard gadget titles.

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