CVE-2024-52300: macro-pdfviewer has a XSS through the width parameter

Published Nov 13, 2024
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Updated

macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js. The width parameter of the PDF viewer macro isn't properly escaped, allowing XSS for any user who can edit a page. XSS can impact the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation when an admin visits the page with the malicious code. This is fixed in 2.5.6.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XWiki PDF viewer macro<2.5.6

Event History

Nov 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52300?

CVE-2024-52300 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52300?

To fix CVE-2024-52300, upgrade to a version of the XWiki PDF Viewer Macro that is 2.5.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-52300?

Any user with the ability to edit a page in XWiki using the affected version of the PDF Viewer Macro is at risk for CVE-2024-52300.

4

What are the impacts of CVE-2024-52300?

CVE-2024-52300 can lead to XSS attacks that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire XWiki installation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-52300?

Currently, the best resolution for CVE-2024-52300 is to upgrade the software, as no specific workaround has been documented.

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