CVE-2023-27480: Data leak through a XAR import XXE attack in xwiki-platform-xar-model

Published Mar 7, 2023
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Updated

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. In affected versions any user with edit rights on a document can trigger an XAR import on a forged XAR file, leading to the ability to display the content of any file on the XWiki server host. This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7 and 14.10-rc-1. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may apply the patch e3527b98fd manually.

Affected Software

5 affected components
XWiki xwiki>1.1<13.10.11
XWiki xwiki>=14.0<14.4.7
XWiki xwiki>=14.5<14.10
XWiki xwiki=1.1-milestone3
XWiki xwiki=1.1-milestone4

Event History

Mar 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27480?

The severity of CVE-2023-27480 is considered high due to its potential impact on user data and security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-27480?

To fix CVE-2023-27480, upgrade to XWiki version 14.4.8 or later, or any version beyond the affected ranges.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-27480?

CVE-2023-27480 affects any user with edit rights on documents in specific versions of XWiki Platform.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-27480?

CVE-2023-27480 is a vulnerability that allows users to exploit file imports via forged XAR files.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2023-27480?

The potential consequences of CVE-2023-27480 include unauthorized access to sensitive files and data leakage.

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