SB2023030625 - Multiple vulnerabilities in XWiki Platform

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SB2023030625 - Multiple vulnerabilities in XWiki Platform

Published: March 6, 2023 Updated: May 5, 2026

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

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 67% Low 33%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


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

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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)

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:U/U:Clear


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)

CWE-ID: CWE-755 - Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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.

References