CVE-2023-35161: XWiki Platform vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting via xredirect parameter in DeleteApplication page
First published: Thu Jun 22 2023(Updated: )
### Impact Users are able to forge an URL with a payload allowing to inject Javascript in the page (XSS). It's possible to exploit the DeleteApplication page to perform a XSS, e.g. by using URL such as: > xwiki/bin/view/AppWithinMinutes/DeleteApplication?appName=Menu&resolve=true&xredirect=javascript:alert(document.domain) This vulnerability exists since XWiki 6.2-milestone-1. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 14.10.5 and 15.1-rc-1. ### Workarounds It's possible to workaround the vulnerability by editing the page AppWithinMinutes.DeleteApplication to perform checks on it, but note that the appropriate fix involves new APIs that have been recently introduced in XWiki. See the referenced jira tickets. ### References * Jira ticket about the vulnerability: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20614 * Introduction of the macro used for fixing all those vulnerabilities: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20583 * Commit containing the actual fix in the page: https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8f5a889b7cd140770e54f5b4195d88058790e305 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [Jira XWiki.org](https://jira.xwiki.org/) * Email us at [Security Mailing List](mailto:security@xwiki.org)
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki Xwiki | >=6.2.1<14.10.5 | |
| Xwiki Xwiki | =6.2-milestone1 | |
| Xwiki Xwiki | =6.2-milestone2 | |
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-appwithinminutes-ui | >=15.0-rc-1<15.1-rc-1 | 15.1-rc-1 |
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-appwithinminutes-ui | >=6.2-milestone-1<14.10.5 | 14.10.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8f5a889b7cd140770e54f5b4195d88058790e305
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-4xm7-5q79-3fch
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20583
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20614
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35161
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4xm7-5q79-3fch (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-35161?
CVE-2023-35161 is a vulnerability in XWiki Platform that allows users to inject Javascript on a page (XSS) by forging a URL.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-35161?
The severity of CVE-2023-35161 is critical with a severity value of 6.1.
How can CVE-2023-35161 be exploited?
CVE-2023-35161 can be exploited by using URLs, such as the DeleteApplication page, to perform XSS attacks.
Which versions of XWiki are affected by CVE-2023-35161?
XWiki versions 6.2.1 to 14.10.5, 6.2-milestone1, and 6.2-milestone2 are affected by CVE-2023-35161.
How can I fix CVE-2023-35161?
To fix CVE-2023-35161, it is recommended to upgrade XWiki to a version that includes the fix for the vulnerability.
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