Information disclosure in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-23619
Published: February 9, 2022 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU130031
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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-2022-23619
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: XWiki
Affected software:
XWiki platform
XWiki platform
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to exposure of sensitive information in the "Forgot your password?" form when handling password reset requests. A remote attacker can submit a username to determine whether an account exists to disclose sensitive information.
The issue can be exploited even if the wiki is closed to guest users.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-23619
Install security update from vendor's website.