Code Injection in XWiki platform - CVE-2023-50721
Published: December 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84514
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50721
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the search administration interface. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
XWiki platform
How to mitigate CVE-2023-50721
Install updates from vendor's website.
XWiki platform - addressed in versions 14.10.15, 15.5.2, 15.7