Missing Authorization in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-41930

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Missing Authorization in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-41930

Published: November 21, 2022 / Updated: May 5, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130005
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41930
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
XWiki platform
Software vendor:
XWiki

Description

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.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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