SB2023030625 - Multiple vulnerabilities in XWiki Platform



SB2023030625 - Multiple vulnerabilities in XWiki Platform

Published: March 6, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023030625
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 67% Low 33%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26471)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within comments and async macro. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


2) Exposed dangerous method or function (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26478)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an exposed dangerous function or method. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access.


3) Improper handling of exceptional conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26479)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of errors. A remote user can send specially crafted input and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.