CVE-2024-31465: XWiki Platform Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-34fj-r5gq-7395
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CVSS 9.9
CWE-94 CWE-95
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-31465 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.9) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting XWiki Platform libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution from account via searchsuggestsourcesheet. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.10.20, 15.5.4, 15.10-rc-1.

CVE-2024-31465 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-31465
GHSA Identifier GHSA-34fj-r5gq-7395
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.9
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product XWiki Platform
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-31465

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected XWiki Platform dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui fixed: 14.10.20 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-search-ui</artifactId>
    <version>14.10.20</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui fixed: 15.5.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-search-ui</artifactId>
    <version>15.5.4</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui fixed: 15.10-rc-1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-search-ui</artifactId>
    <version>15.10-rc-1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platform

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-31465, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platform

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of XWiki Platform in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.10.20), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platform command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In XWiki Platform, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact Any user with edit right on any page can execute any code on the server by adding an object of type `XWiki.SearchSuggestSourceClass` to their user profile or any other page. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. To reproduce on an instance, as a user without script nor programming rights, add an object of type `XWiki.SearchSuggestSourceClass` to your profile page. On this object, set every possible property to `}}}{{async}}{{groovy}}println("Hello from Groovy!"){{/groovy}}{{/async}}` (i.e., name, engine, service, query, limit and icon). Save and display the page, then append `?sheet=XWiki.SearchSuggestSourceSheet` to the URL. If any property displays as `Hello from Groovy!}}}`, then the instance is vulnerable. ### Patches This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 14.10.20, 15.5.4 and 15.10 RC1. ### Workarounds [This patch](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6a7f19f6424036fce3d703413137adde950ae809#diff-67b473d2b6397d65b7726c6a13555850b11b10128321adf9e627e656e1d130a5) can be manually applied to the document `XWiki.SearchSuggestSourceSheet`. ### References * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21474 * https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6a7f19f6424036fce3d703413137adde950ae809

CVE-2024-31465 Affected XWiki Platform Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.10.2015.5.415.10-rc-1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui
maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-search-ui
Maven
≥ 5.2-milestone-2
< 14.10.20
14.10.20
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui
maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-search-ui
Maven
≥ 15.0-rc-1
< 15.5.4
15.5.4
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui
maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-search-ui
Maven
≥ 15.6-rc-1
< 15.10-rc-1
15.10-rc-1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-34fj-r5gq-7395
NVD — CVE-2024-31465 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31465
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0317a3aa78065e66c86fc725976b06bf7f9b446e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/2740974c32dbb7cc565546d0f04e2374b32b36f7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6a7f19f6424036fce3d703413137adde950ae809
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6a7f19f6424036fce3d703413137adde950ae809#diff-67b473d2b6397d65b7726c6a13555850b11b10128321adf9e627e656e1d130a5
XWiki Platform Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform
jira.xwiki.org/browse/xwiki-21474 WEB
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21474

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31465?
CVE-2024-31465 is a security vulnerability in XWiki Platform involving Remote code execution from account via SearchSuggestSourceSheet under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which XWiki Platform versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.10.20, 15.5.4, 15.10-rc-1 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui.
What version fixes CVE-2024-31465?
Upgrading to 14.10.20, 15.5.4, 15.10-rc-1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xwiki-platform-search-ui affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui is affected in releases prior to 14.10.20, 15.5.4, 15.10-rc-1. Upgrade your dependency to 14.10.20, 15.5.4, 15.10-rc-1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-31465?
CVE-2024-31465 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-31465?
CVE-2024-31465 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-31465?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platform'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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