CVE-2024-43401
Xwiki vulnerability
- Published19 Aug 2024
Description
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. A user without script/programming right can trick a user with elevated rights to edit a content with a malicious payload using a WYSIWYG editor. The user with elevated rights is not warned beforehand that they are going to edit possibly dangerous content. The payload is executed at edit time. This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 15.10RC1.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-43401 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-43401 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.68%.
How severe is CVE-2024-43401?
CVE-2024-43401 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-43401?
Affected products include Xwiki.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43401?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.