Vulnerability identifier: #VU72771
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
XWiki Commons
Web applications /
JS libraries
Vendor: XWiki
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within the first name parameter. A remote user can gain elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
XWiki Commons: 3.1-milestone-1
External links
http://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19793
http://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19794
http://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-commons/security/advisories/GHSA-8cw6-4r32-6r3h
http://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XCOMMONS-2498
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.