CVE-2023-35155: XWiki Platform vulnerable to cross-site scripting in target parameter via share page by email

Published Jun 23, 2023
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Updated

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. Users are able to forge an URL with a payload allowing to inject Javascript in the page (XSS). For instance, the following URL execute an alter on the browser: <xwiki-host>/xwiki/bin/view/Main/?viewer=share&send=1&target=&target=%3Cimg+src+onerror%3Dalert%28document.domain%29%3E+%3Cimg+src+onerror%3Dalert%28document.domain%29%3E+%3Crenniepak%40intigriti.me%3E&includeDocument=inline&message=I+wanted+to+share+this+page+with+you., where <xwiki-host> is the URL of your XWiki installation. The vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 15.0-rc-1, 14.10.4, and 14.4.8.

Affected Software

2 affected components
XWiki xwiki<14.4.8
XWiki xwiki>=14.10<14.10.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0-rc-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.10.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.4.8

Event History

Jun 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-35155?

CVE-2023-35155 is a vulnerability in XWiki Platform that allows users to inject JavaScript using a specially crafted URL (XSS).

2

How severe is CVE-2023-35155?

CVE-2023-35155 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-35155?

The affected software for CVE-2023-35155 is XWiki Platform version 14.4.8 up to, but not including, version 14.10.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-35155?

To fix CVE-2023-35155, it is recommended to upgrade XWiki Platform to version 14.10.4 or later.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-35155?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-35155 is CWE-79, which is for Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

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