CVE-2022-23617: Xwiki platform oldcore Missing Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gf7x-2j2x-7f73
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23617 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Xwiki platform oldcore libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing authorization in xwiki-platform. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.10.6, 13.2-rc-1.

CVE-2022-23617 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23617
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gf7x-2j2x-7f73
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Xwiki platform oldcore
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-23617

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: 12.10.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>12.10.6</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore fixed: 13.2-rc-1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>13.2-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-2022-23617, 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 12.10.6), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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 Any user with edit right can copy the content of a page it does not have access to by using it as template of a new page. ### Patches It has been patched in XWiki 13.2CR1 and 12.10.6 ### Workarounds There is no workaround beside patching. ### References https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-18430 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [Jira XWiki](https://jira.xwiki.org) * Email us at [our security mailing list](mailto:security@xwiki.org)

CVE-2022-23617 Affected Xwiki platform oldcore Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.10.613.2-rc-1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
< 12.10.6
12.10.6
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
≥ 13.0
< 13.2-rc-1
13.2-rc-1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-gf7x-2j2x-7f73
NVD — CVE-2022-23617 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23617
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/30c52b01559b8ef5ed1035dac7c34aaf805764d5
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/b35ef0edd4f2ff2c974cbeef6b80fcf9b5a44554
Xwiki platform oldcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform
jira.xwiki.org/browse/xwiki-18430 WEB
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-18430

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23617?
CVE-2022-23617 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform oldcore involving Missing authorization in xwiki-platform under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Xwiki platform oldcore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.10.6, 13.2-rc-1 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23617?
Upgrading to 12.10.6, 13.2-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 12.10.6, 13.2-rc-1. Upgrade your dependency to 12.10.6, 13.2-rc-1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23617?
CVE-2022-23617 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23617?
CVE-2022-23617 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-23617?
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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