CVE-2023-27480: Xwiki platform xar model XWiki Platform Vulnerable To Data Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2023-27480 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.7) xwiki platform vulnerable to data vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Xwiki platform xar model libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki platform vulnerable to data leak via improper restriction of xml external entity reference. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10-rc-1.
CVE-2023-27480 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 7.7
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:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2023-27480
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform xar model 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-xar-model</artifactId>
<version>13.10.11</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-xar-model</artifactId>
<version>14.4.7</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-xar-model</artifactId>
<version>14.10-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.platform
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-27480, 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 xar model in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 13.10.11), 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Xwiki platform xar model, 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-2023-27480 Affected Xwiki platform xar model Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-xar-model
|
Maven |
≥ 1.1-milestone-3
< 13.10.11
|
13.10.11
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-xar-model
|
Maven |
≥ 14.0
< 14.4.7
|
14.4.7
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-xar-model
|
Maven |
≥ 14.5
< 14.10-rc-1
|
14.10-rc-1
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-gx4f-976g-7g6v",
"modified" : "2023-03-08T17:19:30Z",
"published" : "2023-03-08T17:19:30Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-27480" ],
"summary" : "XWiki Platform vulnerable to data leak via Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference",
"details" : "### Impact\nAny user with edit rights on a document can trigger a XAR import on a forged XAR file, leading to the ability to display the content of any file on the XWiki server host.\n\nExample to reproduce:\n* Create a forget XAR file and inside it, have the following `package.xml` content:\n ```xml\n <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n <!DOCTYPE foo [ <!ENTITY xxe SYSTEM \"file:///etc/passwd\"> ]>\n\n <package>\n <infos>\n <name>&xxe;</name>\n <description> &xxe; Helper pages for creating and listing Class/Template/Sheets</description>\n <licence></licence>\n <author>XWiki.Admin</author>\n ...\n ```\n* Upload it onto a wiki page (e.g. `XXE`) as an attachment (e.g. `test.xar`).\n* Call the page using `http://localhost:8080/xwiki/bin/view/Main/XXE?sheet=XWiki.AdminImportSheet&file=test.xar`\n\nYou'll then notice that the displayed UI contains the content of the `/etc/passwd` file.\n\n### Patches\nThe vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7 and 14.10-rc-1.\n\n### Workarounds\nYou'd need to get XWiki Platform sources and apply the changes from https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/e3527b98fdd8dc8179c24dc55e662b2c55199434 to the `XarPackage` java class and then copy the modified version to your `WEB-INF/classes` directory (or rebuild the `xwiki-platform-xar-model` maven module and replace the one found in `WEB-INF/lib/`).\n\n### References\n* https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/e3527b98fdd8dc8179c24dc55e662b2c55199434\n* https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20320\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [Jira XWiki.org](https://jira.xwiki.org/)\n* Email us at [Security Mailing List](mailto:security@xwiki.org)\n",
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