CVE-2023-26472: XWiki Platform vulnerable to privilege escalation via async macro and IconThemeSheet from the user profile

Published Mar 2, 2023
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Updated

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 6.2-milestone-1, one can execute any wiki content with the right of IconThemeSheet author by creating an icon theme with certain content. This can be done by creating a new page or even through the user profile for users not having edit right. The issue has been patched in XWiki 14.9, 14.4.6, and 13.10.10. An available workaround is to fix the bug in the page IconThemesCode.IconThemeSheet by applying a modification from commit 48caf7491595238af2b531026a614221d5d61f38.

Affected Software

5 affected components
XWiki xwiki>=6.2.1<13.10.10
XWiki xwiki>=14.0<14.4.6
XWiki xwiki>=14.5<14.9
XWiki xwiki=6.2-milestone1
XWiki xwiki=6.2-milestone2

Event History

Mar 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26472?

CVE-2023-26472 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized execution of wiki content.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-26472?

To fix CVE-2023-26472, it is recommended to upgrade XWiki to version 14.4.6 or later, or apply any available security patches.

3

Which versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2023-26472?

CVE-2023-26472 affects XWiki versions from 6.2.1 to 13.10.10, as well as versions from 14.0 to 14.4.6, and versions between 14.5 and 14.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-26472?

CVE-2023-26472 is a content execution vulnerability that can be exploited through the creation of a malicious icon theme.

5

Can CVE-2023-26472 be exploited through user profiles?

Yes, CVE-2023-26472 can be exploited by creating a new page or through user profiles with the right of IconThemeSheet author.

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