CVE-2023-26474: XWiki Platform vulnerable to privilege escalation via properties with wiki syntax that are executed with wrong author
First published: Thu Mar 02 2023(Updated: )
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 13.10, it's possible to use the right of an existing document content author to execute a text area property. This has been patched in XWiki 14.10, 14.4.7, and 13.10.11. There are no known workarounds.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | >=13.10<13.10.11 | |
| Xwiki | >=14.0<14.4.7 | |
| Xwiki | >=14.5<14.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-26474?
CVE-2023-26474 is classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting the XWiki Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26474?
To fix CVE-2023-26474, upgrade your XWiki installation to version 14.10, 14.4.7, or 13.10.11 or later.
Which versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2023-26474?
CVE-2023-26474 affects XWiki versions between 13.10 and 13.10.10, and between 14.0 and 14.4.7.
Are there any known workarounds for CVE-2023-26474?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-26474.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-26474 on the XWiki Platform?
CVE-2023-26474 allows an attacker to leverage an existing document content author's rights to execute unauthorized actions within the XWiki Platform.
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