CVE-2023-29506: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default XSS with authenticated endpoints

Published Apr 16, 2023
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Updated

XWiki Commons are technical libraries common to several other top level XWiki projects. It was possible to inject some code using the URL of authenticated endpoints. This problem has been patched on XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7 and 14.10.

Affected Software

4 affected components
XWiki xwiki>=13.10.8<13.10.11
XWiki xwiki>=14.4.3<14.4.7
XWiki xwiki=14.6
XWiki xwiki=14.10-rc1

Event History

Apr 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29506?

CVE-2023-29506 has been categorized as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for code injection via authenticated endpoints.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29506?

To mitigate CVE-2023-29506, upgrade to XWiki version 13.10.11, 14.4.7, or 14.10.

3

Which versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2023-29506?

Versions 13.10.8 to 13.10.10, 14.4.3 to 14.4.6, as well as 14.6 and 14.10-rc1 are vulnerable to CVE-2023-29506.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2023-29506 facilitate?

CVE-2023-29506 can allow attackers to perform unauthorized code injection attacks through crafted URLs.

5

Is there a specific patch for CVE-2023-29506?

Yes, the issue has been patched in XWiki versions 13.10.11, 14.4.7, and 14.10.

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