CVE-2022-23622: Xwiki platform web templates Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gx6h-936c-vrrr
CVSS 7.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23622 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.4) cross site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Xwiki platform web templates libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross site scripting in registration template in xwiki-platform. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.10.11, 13.4.7, 13.10.3.

CVE-2022-23622 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23622
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gx6h-936c-vrrr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Xwiki platform web templates
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.4

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:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-23622

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform web templates 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-web-templates fixed: 12.10.11
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-web-templates</artifactId>
    <version>12.10.11</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates fixed: 13.4.7
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-web-templates</artifactId>
    <version>13.4.7</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates fixed: 13.10.3
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-web-templates</artifactId>
    <version>13.10.3</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-2022-23622, 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 templates in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 12.10.11), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Xwiki platform web templates, 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 We found a possible XSS vector in the `registerinline.vm` template related to the `xredirect` hidden field. This template is only used in the following conditions: - the wiki must be open to registration for anyone - the wiki must be closed to view for Guest users (more specifically the XWiki.Registration page must be forbidden in View for guest user) A way to obtain the second condition is when administrators checked the "Prevent unregistered users from viewing pages, regardless of the page rights" box in the administration rights. ### Patches The issue is patched in versions 12.10.11, 14.0-rc-1, 13.4.7, 13.10.3. ### Workarounds There are two main ways for protecting against this vulnerability, the easiest and the best one is by applying a patch in the `registerinline.vm` template, the patch consists in checking the value of the xredirect field to ensure it matches the following: ``` <input type="hidden" name="xredirect" value="$escapetool.xml($!request.xredirect)" /> ``` If for some reason it's not possible to patch this file, another workaround is to ensure "Prevent unregistered users from viewing pages, regardless of the page rights" is not checked in the rights and apply a better right scheme using groups and rights on spaces. ### References https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19291 ### 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 [security mailing list](mailto:security@xwiki.org)

CVE-2022-23622 Affected Xwiki platform web templates Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.10.1113.4.713.10.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates
Maven
≥ 2.6.1
< 12.10.11
12.10.11
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates
Maven
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.7
13.4.7
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates
Maven
≥ 13.10.0
< 13.10.3
13.10.3

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23622?
CVE-2022-23622 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform web templates involving Cross site scripting in registration template in xwiki-platform under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Xwiki platform web templates versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.10.11, 13.4.7, 13.10.3 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23622?
Upgrading to 12.10.11, 13.4.7, 13.10.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xwiki-platform-web-templates affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates is affected in releases prior to 12.10.11, 13.4.7, 13.10.3. Upgrade your dependency to 12.10.11, 13.4.7, 13.10.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23622?
CVE-2022-23622 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23622?
CVE-2022-23622 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-23622?
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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