CVE-2023-26478: Xwiki platform store filesystem oldcore Xwiki Contains Exposed Dangerous Method Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2023-26478 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.6) xwiki contains exposed dangerous method vulnerability (CWE-749: Exposed Dangerous Method or Function) affecting Xwiki platform store filesystem oldcore libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki contains exposed dangerous method or function. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.4.6, 14.9-rc-1.
CVE-2023-26478 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.6
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).
How to Fix CVE-2023-26478
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform store filesystem oldcore dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-store-filesystem-oldcore</artifactId>
<version>14.4.6</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-store-filesystem-oldcore</artifactId>
<version>14.9-rc-1</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platformHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-26478, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platformAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Xwiki platform store filesystem oldcore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.4.6), 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-749: Exposed Dangerous Method or Function, where the product provides an applications programming interface (api) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted. In Xwiki platform store filesystem oldcore, 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
CVE-2023-26478 Affected Xwiki platform store filesystem oldcore Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-store-filesystem-oldcore
|
Maven |
≥ 14.3-rc-1
< 14.4.6
|
14.4.6
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-store-filesystem-oldcore
|
Maven |
≥ 14.5
< 14.9-rc-1
|
14.9-rc-1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-8692-g6g9-gm5p",
"modified" : "2023-03-03T22:52:47Z",
"published" : "2023-03-03T22:52:47Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-26478" ],
"summary" : "xwiki contains Exposed Dangerous Method or Function",
"details" : "### Impact\n`org.xwiki.store.script.TemporaryAttachmentsScriptService#uploadTemporaryAttachment` is returning an instance of `com.xpn.xwiki.doc.XWikiAttachment`. This class is not supported to be exposed to users without the `programing` right.\n`com.xpn.xwiki.api.Attachment` should be used instead and takes case of checking the user's rights before performing dangerous operations.\n\n### Patches\nThis has been patched in the version 14.9-rc-1 and 14.4.6.\n\n### Workarounds\nThere's no workaround for this issue.\n\n### References\nhttps://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20180\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n\n* Open an issue in [JIRA](https://jira.xwiki.org/)\n* Email us at [security ML](mailto:security@xwiki.org)\n",
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"url" : "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/3c73c59e39b6436b1074d8834cf276916010014d"
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"url" : "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform"
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