CVE-2023-46242

Xwiki vulnerability

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.38%

Published7 Nov 2023

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. In affected versions it's possible to execute a content with the right of any user via a crafted URL. A user must have `programming` privileges in order to exploit this vulnerability. This issue has been patched in XWiki 14.10.7 and 15.2RC1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for for this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Xwiki≥ 1.0 < 14.10.7 · ≥ 15.0 < 15.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Xwiki≥ 14.10.7

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-46242 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-46242 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.38%.

How severe is CVE-2023-46242?

CVE-2023-46242 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-46242?

Affected products include Xwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46242?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Xwiki 14.10.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.