CVE-2024-37901: XWiki Platform vulnerable to remote code execution from account via SearchSuggestConfigSheet
First published: Wed Jul 31 2024(Updated: )
### Impact Any user with edit right on any page can perform arbitrary remote code execution by adding instances of `XWiki.SearchSuggestConfig` and `XWiki.SearchSuggestSourceClass` to their user profile or any other page. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. To reproduce on an instance, as a user without script nor programming rights, add an object of type `XWiki.SearchSuggestConfig` to your profile page, and an object of type `XWiki.SearchSuggestSourceClass` as well. On this last object, set both `name` and `icon` properties to `$services.logging.getLogger("attacker").error("I got programming: $services.security.authorization.hasAccess('programming')")` and `limit` and `engine` to `{{/html}}{{async}}{{velocity}}$services.logging.getLogger("attacker").error("I got programming: $services.security.authorization.hasAccess('programming')"){{/velocity}}{{/async}}`. Save and display the page. If the logs contain any message `ERROR attacker - I got programming: true` then the instance is vulnerable. ### Patches This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 14.10.21, 15.5.5 and 15.10.2. ### Workarounds We're not aware of any workaround except upgrading. ### References - https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21473 - https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/742cd4591642be4cdcaf68325f17540e0934e64e
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui | >=15.6-rc-1<15.10.2 | 15.10.2 |
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui | >=15.0-rc-1<15.5.5 | 15.5.5 |
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui | >=9.2-rc-1<14.10.21 | 14.10.21 |
| Xwiki | >=9.2<14.10.21 | |
| Xwiki | >=15.0<15.5.5 | |
| Xwiki | >=15.6<15.10.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-h63h-5c77-77p5
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0b135760514fef73db748986a3311f3edd4a553b
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/742cd4591642be4cdcaf68325f17540e0934e64e
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/9ce3e0319869b6d8131fc4e0909736f7041566a4
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bbde8a4f564e3c28839440076334a9093e2b4834
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21473
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37901
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h63h-5c77-77p5 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-37901?
CVE-2024-37901 has a critical severity due to the potential for arbitrary remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37901?
To mitigate CVE-2024-37901, update the affected XWiki packages to versions 15.10.2, 15.5.5, or 14.10.21.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-37901?
CVE-2024-37901 affects XWiki versions between 9.2 and 15.10.2 of the xwiki-platform-search-ui.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-37901 enable?
CVE-2024-37901 can enable attackers to perform arbitrary remote code execution and compromise system integrity.
Who is at risk from CVE-2024-37901?
Any user with edit rights on XWiki pages is at risk of exploitation from CVE-2024-37901.
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