CVE-2023-29205: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-rendering-xwiki vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting via HTML and raw macro

Published Apr 15, 2023
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Updated

XWiki Commons are technical libraries common to several other top level XWiki projects. The HTML macro does not systematically perform a proper neutralization of script-related html tags. As a result, any user able to use the html macro in XWiki, is able to introduce an XSS attack. This can be particularly dangerous since in a standard wiki, any user is able to use the html macro directly in their own user profile page. The problem has been patched in XWiki 14.8RC1. The patch involves the HTML macros and are systematically cleaned up whenever the user does not have the script correct.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XWiki xwiki<=14.7

Event History

Apr 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29205?

CVE-2023-29205 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29205?

To fix CVE-2023-29205, update XWiki to version 14.8 or later where the HTML macro has been properly secured.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-29205?

Any XWiki user with access to the HTML macro in versions up to 14.7 is potentially affected by CVE-2023-29205.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-29205?

CVE-2023-29205 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability that allows untrusted content to be executed in a user's browser.

5

Can CVE-2023-29205 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-29205 can be exploited remotely by malicious users who have access to utilize the HTML macro in XWiki.

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