CVE-2022-41937: Missing Authorization in XWiki Platform

Published Nov 22, 2022
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Updated

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. The application allows anyone with view access to modify any page of the wiki by importing a crafted XAR package. The problem has been patched in XWiki 14.6RC1, 14.6 and 13.10.8. As a workaround, setting the right of the page Filter.WebHome and making sure only the main wiki administrators can view the application installed on main wiki or edit the page and apply the changed described in commit fb49b4f.

Affected Software

3 affected components
XWiki xwiki<13.10.8
XWiki xwiki>=14.0<14.4.3
XWiki xwiki=14.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade XWiki Platform to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.6RC1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade XWiki Platform to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade XWiki Platform to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.10.8
  4. Configuration

    Set the right of the page Filter.WebHome so that only the main wiki administrators can view the application installed on main wiki or edit the page.

    XWiki Platform Filter.WebHome (right of the page) = Set so only main wiki administrators can view the application installed on main wiki or edit the page

Event History

Nov 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41937?

CVE-2022-41937 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41937?

To fix CVE-2022-41937, upgrade to XWiki version 14.6RC1, 14.6, or 13.10.8.

3

What does CVE-2022-41937 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2022-41937 allows an attacker with view access to modify any wiki page by importing a crafted XAR package.

4

Which versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2022-41937?

Versions of XWiki from 14.0 up to 14.4.3, along with 14.5 and earlier than 13.10.8 are affected by CVE-2022-41937.

5

Is there a public disclosure for CVE-2022-41937?

Yes, CVE-2022-41937 has been publicly disclosed and documented in various advisories.

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