CVE-2022-36098: XWiki Platform Mentions UI vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting
First published: Thu Sep 08 2022(Updated: )
XWiki Platform Mentions UI is a user interface for mentioning users in wiki content for XWiki Platform, a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 12.5-rc-1 and prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.4, it's possible to store Javascript or groovy scripts in a mention, macro anchor, or reference field. The stored code is executed by anyone visiting the page with the mention. This issue has been patched on XWiki 14.4 and 13.10.6. As a workaround, one may update `XWiki.Mentions.MentionsMacro` and edit the `Macro code` field of the `XWiki.WikiMacroClass` XObject.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | >=12.5<13.10.6 | |
| Xwiki | >=14.0<14.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4032dc896857597efd169966dc9e2752a9fdd459#diff-4fe22885f772e47d3561a05348f73921669ec12d4413b220383b73c7ae484bc4R608-R610
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4f290d87a8355e967378a1ed6aee23a06ba162eb
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-c5v8-2q4r-5w9v
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19752
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36098?
CVE-2022-36098 has a medium severity rating.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36098?
To remediate CVE-2022-36098, upgrade XWiki Platform to version 13.10.6 or later, or version 14.4.
What versions are affected by CVE-2022-36098?
CVE-2022-36098 affects XWiki Platform versions from 12.5-rc-1 up to but not including 13.10.6 and 14.4.
What kind of scripts can be stored in the mention due to CVE-2022-36098?
CVE-2022-36098 allows the storage of Javascript or Groovy scripts within mentions or macro anchors.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-36098?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-36098 other than upgrading to a secure version.
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