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CVE-2024-37901

Xwiki remote code execution

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 1.06%
  1. Published31 Jul 2024

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. Any user with edit right on any page can perform arbitrary remote code execution by adding instances of `XWiki.SearchSuggestConfig` and `XWiki.SearchSuggestSourceClass` to their user profile or any other page. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 14.10.21, 15.5.5 and 15.10.2.

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 < 15.5.5 · ≥ 15.6 < 15.10.2 · ≥ 9.2 < 14.10.21

Remediation

Fixed in
Xwiki≥ 15.5.5

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-37901 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-37901 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.06%.

How severe is CVE-2024-37901?

CVE-2024-37901 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-37901?

Affected products include Xwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37901?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Xwiki 15.5.5 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.