CVE-2024-55879

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 2.3 and prior to versions 15.10.9, 16.3.0, any user with script rights can perform arbitrary remote code execution by adding instances of `XWiki.ConfigurableClass` to any page. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. This has been patched in XWiki 15.10.9 and 16.3.0. No known workarounds are available except upgrading.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
xwiki	xwiki	2.3 — 15.10.9
xwiki	xwiki	16.0.0 — 16.3.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8493435ff9606905a2d913607d6c79862d0c168d https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-r279-47wg-chpr https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21207

Exploits

https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21207

Other References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-wh34-m772-5398

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55879? +

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 2.3 and prior to versions 15.10.9, 16.3.0, any user with script rights can perform arbitrary remote code execution by adding instances of `XWiki.ConfigurableClass` to any page. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. This has been patched in XWiki 15.10.9 and 16.3.0. No known workarounds are available except upgrading. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-55879? +

CVE-2024-55879 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55879? +

CVE-2024-55879 affects products from xwiki, specifically: xwiki. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55879? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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