CVE-2022-23615: Partial authorization bypass on document save in xwiki-platform

Published Feb 9, 2022
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Updated

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. In affected versions any user with SCRIPT right can save a document with the right of the current user which allow accessing API requiring programming right if the current user has programming right. This has been patched in XWiki 13.0. Users are advised to update to resolve this issue. The only known workaround is to limit SCRIPT access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XWiki xwiki>=1.0<13.0

Event History

Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23615?

The severity of CVE-2022-23615 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive API functions.

2

What versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2022-23615?

CVE-2022-23615 affects XWiki versions from 1.0 up to, but not including, version 13.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2022-23615?

To fix CVE-2022-23615, upgrade your XWiki installation to version 13.0 or later.

4

What potential impact does CVE-2022-23615 have on XWiki users?

CVE-2022-23615 allows users with SCRIPT rights to perform actions under the privileges of the current user, which may lead to unauthorized access.

5

Who is most at risk from CVE-2022-23615?

Users with SCRIPT rights in affected XWiki installations are most at risk from CVE-2022-23615.

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