CVE-2022-29251: Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2022-29251 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output) affecting Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in the flamingo theme manager. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.10.11, 13.4.7, 13.10.3.
CVE-2022-29251 at a Glance
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).
How to Fix CVE-2022-29251
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform flamingo theme 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.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui</artifactId>
<version>12.10.11</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui</artifactId>
<version>13.4.7</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui</artifactId>
<version>13.10.3</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.platformHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-29251, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xwiki.platformAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui 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-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output, where the product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. as a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. In Xwiki platform flamingo theme 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
CVE-2022-29251 Affected Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui
|
Maven |
< 12.10.11
|
12.10.11
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui
|
Maven |
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.7
|
13.4.7
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui
|
Maven |
≥ 13.5.0
< 13.10.3
|
13.10.3
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-vmhh-xh3g-j992",
"modified" : "2022-06-08T17:31:04Z",
"published" : "2022-05-25T22:40:57Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-29251" ],
"summary" : "Cross-site Scripting in the Flamingo theme manager",
"details" : "### Impact\nWe found a possible XSS vector in the `FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet` wiki page related to the \"newThemeName\" form field.\n\n### Patches\n\nThe issue is patched in versions 12.10.11, 14.0-rc-1, 13.4.7, 13.10.3.\n\n### Workarounds\nThe easiest workaround is to edit the wiki page `FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet` (with wiki editor) and change the line\n\n```\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"newThemeName\" id=\"newThemeName\" value=\"$request.newThemeName\" />\n```\n\ninto\n\n```\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"newThemeName\" id=\"newThemeName\" value=\"$escapetool.xml($request.newThemeName)\" />\n```\n\n### References\n * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19294\n * https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bd935320bee3c27cf7548351b1d0f935f116d437\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [Jira XWiki](https://jira.xwiki.org)\n* Email us at [security mailing list](mailto:security@xwiki.org)",
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} ],
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"url" : "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform"
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"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-116", "CWE-79", "CWE-80" ],
"severity" : "HIGH",
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"nvd_published_at" : "2022-05-25T21:15:00Z"
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}