SB2023041279 - Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in XWiki platform



SB2023041279 - Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in XWiki platform

Published: April 12, 2023 Updated: May 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2023041279
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29206)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in JSX or SSX plugins when executing JavaScript xobject or StyleSheet xobject content from a XWiki document. A remote user can create a crafted object in a document to execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser.

User interaction is required, and exploitation occurs when a user with appropriate rights executes the crafted script.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.