CVE-2024-43401: In XWiki Platform, payloads stored in content is executed when a user with script/programming right edit them
First published: Mon Aug 19 2024(Updated: )
### Impact A user without script/programming right can trick a user with elevated rights to edit a content with a malicious payload using a WYSIWYG editor. The user with elevated rights is not warned beforehand that they are going to edit possibly dangerous content. The payload is executed at edit time. ### Patches This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 15.10RC1. ### Workarounds No workaround. It is advised to upgrade to XWiki 15.10+. ### References * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20331 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21311 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21481 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21482 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21483 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21484 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21485 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21486 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21487 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21488 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21489 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21490 ### 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) ### Attribution This vulnerability has been reported on Intigriti by @floerer
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates | <15.10-rc-1 | 15.10-rc-1 |
| Xwiki | <=15.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-f963-4cq8-2gw7
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20331
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21311
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21481
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21482
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21483
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21484
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21485
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21486
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21487
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21488
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21489
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21490
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43401
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f963-4cq8-2gw7 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43401?
CVE-2024-43401 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation by malicious users.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43401?
To fix CVE-2024-43401, update to a secure version of the affected software beyond version 15.10-rc-1 or apply any available patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-43401?
CVE-2024-43401 affects XWiki versions up to and including 15.9, as well as version 15.10-rc-1 of the xwiki-platform-web-templates package.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-43401?
A user without script or programming rights can exploit CVE-2024-43401 by tricking a user with elevated rights to edit content containing a malicious payload.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-43401?
The impact of CVE-2024-43401 is that it allows unauthorized content edits by users with elevated rights, potentially leading to execution of harmful scripts.
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