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Severe Security Flaw Detected in XWiki

April 10, 2024
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Severe Security Flaw Detected in XWiki

A critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-31997, has recently come to light within the XWiki Platform, a widely utilized wiki platform renowned for its versatility and collaborative capabilities. This vulnerability, present in versions prior to 4.10.19, 15.5.4, and 15.10-rc-1, revolves around the interpretation of parameters within UI extensions as Velocity code, consequently enabling their execution with programming rights.

This fundamentally compromises the security posture of the XWiki installation, as it permits any user possessing edit privileges on any document, including their own profile, to craft UI extensions that facilitate remote code execution. Such an exploit not only imperils the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the XWiki system but also casts a shadow over the data integrity and operational resilience of the entire ecosystem.

The gravity of this vulnerability cannot be overstated, as its exploitation could potentially lead to catastrophic consequences ranging from unauthorized data access to systemic compromise. To mitigate this imminent risk, urgent action is imperative. Fortunately, the vigilant efforts of the XWiki community have resulted in the prompt identification and remediation of this vulnerability. Patches addressing the vulnerability have been diligently developed and incorporated into XWiki versions 14.10.19, 15.5.4, and 15.9-RC1. It is imperative for XWiki administrators and stakeholders to prioritize the immediate implementation of these patches to fortify their systems against potential exploitation.

Given the absence of known workarounds, the timely application of these patches stands as the primary line of defense against the exploitation of CVE-2024-31997. Furthermore, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the perpetual arms race between cyber adversaries and defenders, underscoring the criticality of proactive security measures and collaborative efforts within the cybersecurity community to safeguard digital assets and preserve the integrity of information systems in an increasingly interconnected world.

Reference:
  • Critical Vulnerability Found in XWiki Platform
  • Privilege escalation (PR) from account through UIExtension parameters
Tags: April 2024Cyber AlertCyber Alerts 2024Cyber RiskCyber threatVulnerabilitiesXWiki Platform
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