CVE-2023-26473: Xwiki platform web Unprivileged XWiki Platform Users Can Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2023-26473 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) unprivileged xwiki platform users can vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Xwiki platform web libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves unprivileged xwiki platform users can make arbitrary select queries using databaselistproperty and suggest.vm. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10.
CVE-2023-26473 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.5
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:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2023-26473
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform web 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-web</artifactId>
<version>13.10.11</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-web</artifactId>
<version>14.4.7</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-web</artifactId>
<version>14.10</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-2023-26473, 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 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Xwiki platform web, 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-2023-26473 Affected Xwiki platform web Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web
|
Maven |
≥ 1.3-rc-1
< 13.10.11
|
13.10.11
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web
|
Maven |
≥ 14.0
< 14.4.7
|
14.4.7
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web
|
Maven |
≥ 14.5
< 14.10
|
14.10
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-vpx4-7rfp-h545",
"modified" : "2023-03-03T22:46:43Z",
"published" : "2023-03-03T22:46:43Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-26473" ],
"summary" : "Unprivileged XWiki Platform users can make arbitrary select queries using DatabaseListProperty and suggest.vm",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nAny user with edit right can execute arbitrary database select and access data stored in the database.\n\nTo reproduce:\n * In admin, rights, remove scripting rights for {{XWikiAllGroup}}.\n * Create a new user without any special privileges.\n * Create a page \"Private.WebHome\" with {{TOKEN_42}} as content. Go to \"page administration\" and explicitly set all rights for \"Admin\" to remove them for all other users.\n * Logout and login as the unprivileged user. Ensure that the previously created page cannot be viewed.\n * Create a new page \"ExploitClass.WebHome\" and then open it in the class editor (first, make the user an advanced user).\n * Add a field named {{ContentList}} of type {{Database List}}\n * Enter in field \"Hibernate Query\" the following content: {noformat}select doc.content, doc.fullName from XWikiDocument as doc where doc.fullName = 'Private.WebHome'{noformat}\n * Save the class.\n * Open [http://localhost:8080/xwiki/bin/view/ExploitClass/?xpage=suggest&classname=ExploitClass.WebHome&fieldname=ContentList&firCol=doc.fullName&secCol=-]\n\n### Patches\n\nThe problem has been patched on XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7, and 14.10.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nThere is no workaround for this vulnerability other than upgrading.\n\n### References\n\nhttps://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19523\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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