CVE-2023-29204: Xwiki platform oldcore Xwiki-platform-oldcore Open Redirect Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xwph-x6xj-wggv
CVSS 4.7
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29204 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.7) xwiki-platform-oldcore open redirect vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Xwiki platform oldcore libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki-platform-oldcore open redirect vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 13.10.10, 14.4.4, 14.8-rc-1.

CVE-2023-29204 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29204
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xwph-x6xj-wggv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.7
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Xwiki platform oldcore
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-29204

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform 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.

org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore fixed: 13.10.10
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>13.10.10</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore fixed: 14.4.4
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>14.4.4</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore fixed: 14.8-rc-1
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>14.8-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-2023-29204, 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 oldcore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 13.10.10), 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Xwiki platform 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

### Impact It is possible to bypass the existing security measures put in place to avoid open redirect by using a redirect such as `//mydomain.com` (i.e. omitting the `http:`). It was also possible to bypass it when using URL such as `http:/mydomain.com`. ### Patches The problem has been patched on XWiki 13.10.10, 14.4.4 and 14.8RC1. ### Workarounds The only way to workaround the bug is by providing a patched jar of xwiki-platform-oldcore containing the following changes: https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/e4f7f68e93cb08c25632c126356d218abf192d1e#diff-c445f288d5d63424f56ef13f65514ab4e174a72e979b53b88197c2b7def267cf. ### References * Jira ticket of the reported vulnerability: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19994 * Jira ticket of the original mechanism put in place to prevent open redirect: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-10309 * Original advisory about open redirect: https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-jp55-vvmf-63mv ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [Jira](https://jira.xwiki.org) * Email us at [Security ML](mailto:security@xwiki.org)

CVE-2023-29204 Affected Xwiki platform oldcore Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
13.10.1014.4.414.8-rc-1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
≥ 6.0-rc-1
< 13.10.10
13.10.10
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
≥ 14.0-rc-1
< 14.4.4
14.4.4
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
≥ 14.5
< 14.8-rc-1
14.8-rc-1

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29204?
CVE-2023-29204 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform oldcore involving xwiki-platform-oldcore Open Redirect vulnerability under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Xwiki platform oldcore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 13.10.10, 14.4.4, 14.8-rc-1 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29204?
Upgrading to 13.10.10, 14.4.4, 14.8-rc-1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xwiki-platform-oldcore affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore is affected in releases prior to 13.10.10, 14.4.4, 14.8-rc-1. Upgrade your dependency to 13.10.10, 14.4.4, 14.8-rc-1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29204?
CVE-2023-29204 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29204?
CVE-2023-29204 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-29204?
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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