Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in XWiki platform - CVE-2023-45136
Published: October 25, 2023 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU129917
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45136
CWE-ID: CWE-80
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 attacker to execute arbitrary actions with the rights of the user opening a malicious link.
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in the create document form when processing a crafted page creation URL while name validation is enabled. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted link to execute arbitrary actions with the rights of the user opening a malicious link.
User interaction is required, and the issue is exposed only when document name validation according to a name strategy is enabled.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.