CVE-2024-42489

Xwiki Pro Macros remote code execution

10.0 CRITICALEPSS 1.06%

Published12 Aug 2024

Description

Pro Macros provides XWiki rendering macros. Missing escaping in the Viewpdf macro allows any user with view right on the `CKEditor.HTMLConverter` page or edit or comment right on any page to perform remote code execution. Other macros like Viewppt are vulnerable to the same kind of attack. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.10.1.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Xwiki Pro Macros≥ 1.0 < 1.10.1

Remediation

Fixed in

Xwiki Pro Macros≥ 1.10.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-42489 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-42489 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.06%.

How severe is CVE-2024-42489?

CVE-2024-42489 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42489?

Affected products include Xwiki Pro Macros.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42489?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Xwiki Pro Macros 1.10.1 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.