CVE-2021-32730: No CSRF protection on the password change form
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 cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists in versions prior to 12.10.5, and in versions 13.0 through 13.1. It's possible for forge an URL that, when accessed by an admin, will reset the password of any user in XWiki. The problem has been patched in XWiki 12.10.5 and 13.2RC1. As a workaround, it is possible to apply the patch manually by modifying the `register_macros.vm` template.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | <12.10.5 | |
| Xwiki | =13.0 | |
| Xwiki | =13.1 | |
| Xwiki | =13.1-rc1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-32730?
CVE-2021-32730 is rated as a medium severity cross-site request forgery vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32730?
To fix CVE-2021-32730, upgrade to XWiki Platform version 12.10.5 or 13.2 and above.
Which versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2021-32730?
CVE-2021-32730 affects XWiki Platform versions prior to 12.10.5 and versions 13.0 through 13.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-32730?
CVE-2021-32730 is identified as a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
What can happen if CVE-2021-32730 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-32730 could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an admin user.
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