CVE-2022-23617: Missing authorization 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 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
XWiki xwiki<=12.10.5
XWiki xwiki=13.0
XWiki xwiki=13.1

Event History

Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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