Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-29252

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Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-29252

Published: May 25, 2022 / Updated: May 5, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130022
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29252
CWE-ID: CWE-80
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 execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser.

The vulnerability exists due to cross-site scripting in the WikiManager.JoinWiki page when processing the "requestJoin" field. A remote attacker can submit crafted input to execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser.

User interaction is required for exploitation.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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