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CVE-2024-56158

Xwiki SQL injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.51%
  1. Published12 Jun 2025

Description

XWiki is a generic wiki platform. It's possible to execute any SQL query in Oracle by using the function like DBMS_XMLGEN or DBMS_XMLQUERY. The XWiki query validator does not sanitize functions that would be used in a simple select and Hibernate allows using any native function in an HQL query. This vulnerability is fixed in 16.10.2, 16.4.7, and 15.10.16.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Xwiki≥ 1.0 < 15.10.16 · ≥ 16.0.0 < 16.4.7 · ≥ 16.5.0 < 16.10.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-56158 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-56158 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.51%.

How severe is CVE-2024-56158?

CVE-2024-56158 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-56158?

Affected products include Xwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56158?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Xwiki 15.10.16 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.