CVE-2022-29251: Cross-site Scripting in the Flamingo theme manager

Published May 25, 2022
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Updated

XWiki Platform Flamingo Theme UI is a tool that allows customization and preview of any Flamingo-based skin. Starting with versions 6.2.4 and 6.3-rc-1, a possible cross-site scripting vector is present in the FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet wiki page related to the "newThemeName" form field. The issue is patched in versions 12.10.11, 14.0-rc-1, 13.4.7, and 13.10.3. The easiest available workaround is to edit the wiki page FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet (with wiki editor) according to the suggestion provided in the GitHub Security Advisory.

Affected Software

3 affected components
XWiki xwiki>=6.2.4<12.10.11
XWiki xwiki>=13.0<13.4.7
XWiki xwiki>=13.5<13.10.3

Event History

May 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29251?

CVE-2022-29251 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-29251?

To fix CVE-2022-29251, it is recommended to upgrade to XWiki versions 12.10.12 or 13.5.4 and later, which contain the security patch.

3

What versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2022-29251?

CVE-2022-29251 affects XWiki versions between 6.2.4 and 12.10.11, as well as versions from 13.0 to 13.4.7 and from 13.5 to 13.10.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-29251?

CVE-2022-29251 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited via the FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet wiki page.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-29251?

Currently, the best approach for CVE-2022-29251 is to apply the available software updates, as no official workaround is provided.

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