#VU47734 Code Injection in XWiki platform - CVE-2020-15252

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47734

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15252

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
XWiki platform
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: XWiki

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated attacker 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

XWiki platform: 11.10.5 - 12.4

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External links
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-5hv6-mh8q-q9v8
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-17141
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-17423

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Q & A

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.