CVE-2024-37901: Xwiki platform search ui Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h63h-5c77-77p5
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CVSS 9.9
CWE-94 CWE-862 CWE-95
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-37901 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.9) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Xwiki platform search ui libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki platform vulnerable to remote code execution from account via searchsuggestconfigsheet. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.2.

CVE-2024-37901 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-37901
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h63h-5c77-77p5
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 search ui
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-2024-37901

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform search ui 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: 14.10.21 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-search-ui</artifactId>
    <version>14.10.21</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui fixed: 15.5.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-search-ui</artifactId>
    <version>15.5.5</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui fixed: 15.10.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-search-ui</artifactId>
    <version>15.10.2</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-2024-37901, 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 search ui in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.10.21), 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 search ui, 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 perform arbitrary remote code execution by adding instances of `XWiki.SearchSuggestConfig` and `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.SearchSuggestConfig` to your profile page, and an object of type `XWiki.SearchSuggestSourceClass` as well. On this last object, set both `name` and `icon` properties to `$services.logging.getLogger("attacker").error("I got programming: $services.security.authorization.hasAccess('programming')")` and `limit` and `engine` to `{{/html}}{{async}}{{velocity}}$services.logging.getLogger("attacker").error("I got programming: $services.security.authorization.hasAccess('programming')"){{/velocity}}{{/async}}`. Save and display the page. If the logs contain any message `ERROR attacker - I got programming: true` then the instance is vulnerable. ### Patches This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 14.10.21, 15.5.5 and 15.10.2. ### Workarounds We're not aware of any workaround except upgrading. ### References - https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21473 - https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/742cd4591642be4cdcaf68325f17540e0934e64e

CVE-2024-37901 Affected Xwiki platform search ui Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.10.2115.5.515.10.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui
maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-search-ui
Maven
≥ 9.2-rc-1
< 14.10.21
14.10.21
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui
maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-search-ui
Maven
≥ 15.0-rc-1
< 15.5.5
15.5.5
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui
maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-search-ui
Maven
≥ 15.6-rc-1
< 15.10.2
15.10.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-h63h-5c77-77p5
NVD — CVE-2024-37901 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37901
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0b135760514fef73db748986a3311f3edd4a553b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/742cd4591642be4cdcaf68325f17540e0934e64e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/9ce3e0319869b6d8131fc4e0909736f7041566a4
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bbde8a4f564e3c28839440076334a9093e2b4834
Xwiki platform search ui Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform
jira.xwiki.org/browse/xwiki-21473 WEB
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21473

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37901?
CVE-2024-37901 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform search ui involving XWiki Platform vulnerable to remote code execution from account via SearchSuggestConfigSheet under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Xwiki platform search ui versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.2 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-search-ui.
What version fixes CVE-2024-37901?
Upgrading to 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.2 (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 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.2. Upgrade your dependency to 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-37901?
CVE-2024-37901 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-2024-37901?
CVE-2024-37901 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-2024-37901?
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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