CVE-2022-23616: Remote code execution in xwiki-platform
First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. In affected versions it's possible for an unprivileged user to perform a remote code execution by injecting a groovy script in her own profile and by calling the Reset password feature since the feature is performing a save of the user profile with programming rights in the impacted versions of XWiki. The issue has been patched in XWiki 13.1RC1. There are two different possible workarounds, each consisting of modifying the XWiki/ResetPassword page. 1. The Reset password feature can be entirely disabled by deleting the XWiki/ResetPassword page. 2. The script in XWiki/ResetPassword can also be modified or removed: an administrator can replace it with a simple email contact to ask an administrator to reset the password.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | >=3.1.1<=13.1 | |
| Xwiki | =3.1-milestone1 | |
| Xwiki | =3.1-milestone2 | |
| Xwiki | =3.1-rc1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23616?
CVE-2022-23616 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution by unprivileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23616?
To patch CVE-2022-23616, upgrade your XWiki Platform to a version higher than 13.1 or any version higher than 3.1.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-23616?
CVE-2022-23616 affects users of XWiki versions from 3.1.1 to 13.1, including specific milestone and release candidates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23616?
CVE-2022-23616 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to exploit the system.
Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2022-23616?
Yes, unprivileged users can exploit CVE-2022-23616 to execute arbitrary code by manipulating their profile.
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