Exposure of Private Information ('Privacy Violation') in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-41936
Published: November 21, 2022 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU129996
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41936
CWE-ID: CWE-359
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 disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the modifications rest endpoint when handling requests. A remote attacker can send a request to disclose sensitive information.
Exposed information can include comments and page names that should be hidden from unauthorized users.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.