CVE-2021-32731: The reset password form reveal users email address

Published Jul 1, 2021
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Updated

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. Between (and including) versions 13.1RC1 and 13.1, the reset password form reveals the email address of users just by giving their username. The problem has been patched on XWiki 13.2RC1. As a workaround, it is possible to manually modify the resetpasswordinline.vm to perform the changes made to mitigate the vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
XWiki xwiki=13.1
XWiki xwiki=13.1-rc1

Event History

Jul 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32731?

CVE-2021-32731 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of user email addresses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32731?

To mitigate CVE-2021-32731, upgrade to XWiki version 13.1 or later.

3

What does CVE-2021-32731 affect?

CVE-2021-32731 affects XWiki versions 13.1 and 13.1RC1, allowing user email exposure through the password reset feature.

4

What information is leaked in CVE-2021-32731?

CVE-2021-32731 allows attackers to discover email addresses of users by providing their usernames.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-32731?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2021-32731 is included in the XWiki 13.1 release.

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