CVE-2023-27480: Xwiki platform xar model XWiki Platform Vulnerable To Data Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gx4f-976g-7g6v
CVSS 7.7
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-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

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-27480
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gx4f-976g-7g6v
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Xwiki platform xar model
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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).

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (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.

org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-xar-model fixed: 13.10.11
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-xar-model</artifactId>
    <version>13.10.11</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-xar-model fixed: 14.4.7
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-xar-model</artifactId>
    <version>14.4.7</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-xar-model fixed: 14.10-rc-1
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-xar-model</artifactId>
    <version>14.10-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-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

### Impact Any 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. Example to reproduce: * Create a forget XAR file and inside it, have the following `package.xml` content: ```xml <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE foo [ <!ENTITY xxe SYSTEM "file:///etc/passwd"> ]> <package> <infos> <name>&xxe;</name> <description> &xxe; Helper pages for creating and listing Class/Template/Sheets</description> <licence></licence> <author>XWiki.Admin</author> ... ``` * Upload it onto a wiki page (e.g. `XXE`) as an attachment (e.g. `test.xar`). * Call the page using `http://localhost:8080/xwiki/bin/view/Main/XXE?sheet=XWiki.AdminImportSheet&file=test.xar` You'll then notice that the displayed UI contains the content of the `/etc/passwd` file. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7 and 14.10-rc-1. ### Workarounds You'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/`). ### References * https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/e3527b98fdd8dc8179c24dc55e662b2c55199434 * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20320 ### 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.org)

CVE-2023-27480 Affected Xwiki platform xar model Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
13.10.1114.4.714.10-rc-1
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27480?
CVE-2023-27480 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform xar model involving XWiki Platform vulnerable to data leak via Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Xwiki platform xar model versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10-rc-1 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-xar-model.
What version fixes CVE-2023-27480?
Upgrading to 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10-rc-1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xwiki-platform-xar-model affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-xar-model is affected in releases prior to 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10-rc-1. Upgrade your dependency to 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10-rc-1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27480?
CVE-2023-27480 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-27480?
CVE-2023-27480 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (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.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-27480?
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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