Missing Authorization in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-41930
Published: November 21, 2022 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU130005
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41930
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to enable or disable user profiles.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in XWiki.XWikiUserProfileSheet when handling requests to change user profile status. A remote attacker can send a crafted request to enable or disable any user profile.
This can allow a disabled user to re-enable themselves.
Affected software
XWiki platform
How to mitigate CVE-2022-41930
Install security update from vendor's website.
XWiki platform - addressed in versions 13.10.7, 14.4.2, 14.5