CVE-2025-49586: xwiki Auth Bypass — Exploit & Fix

Description

XWiki is an open-source wiki software platform. Any XWiki user with edit right on at least one App Within Minutes application (the default for all users XWiki) can obtain programming right/perform remote code execution by editing the application. This vulnerability has been fixed in XWiki 17.0.0, 16.4.7, and 16.10.3.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
xwiki	xwiki	7.3 — 16.4.7
xwiki	xwiki	16.5.0 — 16.10.3
xwiki	xwiki	All
xwiki	xwiki	All
xwiki	xwiki	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/ef978315649cf83eae396021bb33603a1a5f7e42 https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-jp4x-w9cj-97q7 https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-22719

Exploits

https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-22719

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49586? +

XWiki is an open-source wiki software platform. Any XWiki user with edit right on at least one App Within Minutes application (the default for all users XWiki) can obtain programming right/perform remote code execution by editing the application. This vulnerability has been fixed in XWiki 17.0.0, 16.4.7, and 16.10.3. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-49586? +

CVE-2025-49586 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-49586? +

CVE-2025-49586 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-2025-49586? +

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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