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CVE-2024-31981

Xwiki remote code execution

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 1.45%
  1. Published10 Apr 2024

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 3.0.1 and prior to versions 4.10.20, 15.5.4, and 15.10-rc-1, remote code execution is possible via PDF export templates. This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 14.10.20, 15.5.4 and 15.10-rc-1. If PDF templates are not typically used on the instance, an administrator can create the document `XWiki.PDFClass` and block its edition, after making sure that it does not contain a `style` attribute. Otherwise, there are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Xwiki≥ 15.0 < 15.5.4 · ≥ 15.6 < 15.9 · ≥ 3.0.1 < 14.10.19

Remediation

Fixed in
Xwiki≥ 15.5.4

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-31981 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-31981 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.45%.

How severe is CVE-2024-31981?

CVE-2024-31981 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-31981?

Affected products include Xwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31981?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Xwiki 15.5.4 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.