#VU125596 Code injection in XWiki platform - CVE-2024-43400
Published: August 19, 2024 / Updated: April 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125596
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43400
CWE-ID: CWE-96
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
XWiki platform
XWiki platform
Software vendor:
XWiki
XWiki
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser.
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in a script context in string properties when processing a crafted URL referencing an XClass name. A remote user can craft a malicious URL and trick a user into following it to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser.
User interaction is required, and the issue can be exploited by a user without Script or Programming rights.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.