CVE-2022-23617: Missing authorization 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 any user with edit right can copy the content of a page it does not have access to by using it as template of a new page. This issue has been patched in XWiki 13.2CR1 and 12.10.6. Users are advised to update. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | <=12.10.5 | |
| Xwiki | =13.0 | |
| Xwiki | =13.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23617?
CVE-2022-23617 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows users with edit rights to access restricted page content.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23617?
To fix CVE-2022-23617, update to XWiki version 12.10.6 or later, or versions 13.0.1 and 13.1.1.
Which versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2022-23617?
CVE-2022-23617 affects XWiki versions up to and including 12.10.5, as well as versions 13.0 and 13.1.
What are the implications of CVE-2022-23617 for users?
Users with edit rights can exploit this vulnerability to view and copy content from protected pages, compromising data confidentiality.
Has CVE-2022-23617 been patched?
Yes, CVE-2022-23617 has been patched in the latest versions of XWiki following the discovery of the vulnerability.
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