CVE-2025-48885: application-urlshortener users can create arbitrary pages as long as they have view access to them
application-urlshortener create shortened URLs for XWiki pages. Versions prior to 1.2.4 are vulnerable to users with view access being able to create arbitrary pages. Any user (even guests) can create these docs, even if they don't exist already. This can enable guest users to denature the structure of wiki pages, by creating 1000's of pages with random name, that then become very difficult to handle by admins. Version 1.2.4 fixes the issue. No known workarounds are available.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-48885?
CVE-2025-48885 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows unauthorized users to create arbitrary pages.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48885?
To fix CVE-2025-48885, upgrade the XWiki application-urlshortener to version 1.2.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-48885?
CVE-2025-48885 affects all users with view access in XWiki application-urlshortener versions prior to 1.2.4.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-48885 facilitate?
CVE-2025-48885 can facilitate attacks where guest users create unauthorized or malicious pages.
Is CVE-2025-48885 a zero-day vulnerability?
CVE-2025-48885 is not classified as a zero-day vulnerability since it has been publicly disclosed and a fix is available.