Missing Authorization in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-41937
Published: November 21, 2022 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU130000
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41937
CWE-ID: CWE-862
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 modify any page of the wiki.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the filter stream converter application when importing a crafted XAR package. A remote user can import a crafted XAR package to modify any page of the wiki.
Exploitation requires view access.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.