CVE-2022-36091: Xwiki platform web templates XWiki Platform Web Templates Vulnerable Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-599v-w48h-rjrm
CVSS 7.5
CWE-862 CWE-359
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36091 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) xwiki platform web templates vulnerable vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Xwiki platform web templates libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki platform web templates vulnerable to missing authorization, exposure of private personal information to unauthorized actor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 13.10.4, 14.2.

CVE-2022-36091 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36091
GHSA Identifier GHSA-599v-w48h-rjrm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Xwiki platform web templates
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-36091

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform web templates 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-web-templates fixed: 13.10.4
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-web-templates</artifactId>
    <version>13.10.4</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web fixed: 14.2
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-web</artifactId>
    <version>14.2</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-2022-36091, 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 web templates in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 13.10.4), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Xwiki platform web templates, 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 Through the suggestion feature, string and list properties of objects the user shouldn't have access to can be accessed. This includes private personal information like email addresses and salted password hashes of registered users but also other information stored in properties of objects. Sensitive configuration fields like passwords for LDAP or SMTP servers could be accessed. By exploiting an additional vulnerability, this issue can even be exploited on [private wikis](https://www.xwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Documentation/AdminGuide/Access%20Rights/#HPrivateWiki) at least for string properties. ### Patches The issue is patched in version 13.10.4 and 14.2. Password properties are no longer displayed and rights are checked for other properties. ### Workarounds The template file `suggest.vm` can be replaced by a patched version without upgrading or restarting XWiki unless it has been [overridden](https://extensions.xwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Extension/Skin%20Application#HHowtooverrideatemplate), in which case the overridden template should be patched, too. This might need adjustments for older versions, though. ### References * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-18849 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [Jira XWiki.org](https://jira.xwiki.org) * Email us at [security mailing-list](mailto:security@xwiki.com)

CVE-2022-36091 Affected Xwiki platform web templates Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
13.10.414.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates
Maven
≥ 1.3
< 13.10.4
13.10.4
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web
Maven
≥ 14.0
< 14.2
14.2

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36091?
CVE-2022-36091 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform web templates involving XWiki Platform Web Templates vulnerable to Missing Authorization, Exposure of Private Personal Information to Unauthorized Actor under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Xwiki platform web templates versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 13.10.4, 14.2 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36091?
Upgrading to 13.10.4, 14.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xwiki-platform-web-templates affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates is affected in releases prior to 13.10.4. Upgrade your dependency to 13.10.4 or later.
Is xwiki-platform-web affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web is affected in releases prior to 14.2. Upgrade your dependency to 14.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36091?
CVE-2022-36091 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36091?
CVE-2022-36091 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-36091?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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