CVE-2021-32729: A user without PR can reset user authentication failures information
First published: Thu Jul 01 2021(Updated: )
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. A vulnerability exists in versions prior to 12.6.88, 12.10.4, and 13.0. The script service method used to reset the authentication failures record can be executed by any user with Script rights and does not require Programming rights. An attacher with script rights who is able to reset the authentication failure record might perform a brute force attack, since they would be able to virtually deactivate the mechanism introduced to mitigate those attacks. The problem has been patched in version 12.6.8, 12.10.4 and 13.0. There are no workarounds aside from upgrading.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | >=11.6.1<12.6.8 | |
| Xwiki | >=12.7<12.10.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-32729?
CVE-2021-32729 is rated as a high severity vulnerability.
What versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2021-32729?
CVE-2021-32729 affects XWiki Platform versions prior to 12.6.88, 12.10.4, and 13.0.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32729?
To fix CVE-2021-32729, upgrade your XWiki Platform to versions 12.6.88, 12.10.4, or 13.0 or later.
What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2021-32729?
Exploiting CVE-2021-32729 allows unauthenticated users to reset authentication failure records.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-32729?
More information about CVE-2021-32729 can be found in the XWiki security advisories.
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