CVE-2023-29524: Xwiki platform scheduler ui XWiki Platform Vulnerable To Code Vulnerability
CRITICALCVE-2023-29524 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.9) xwiki platform vulnerable to code vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Xwiki platform scheduler ui libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki platform vulnerable to code injection from account through xwiki.schedulerjobsheet. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.10.3.
CVE-2023-29524 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.9
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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2023-29524
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform scheduler 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-scheduler-ui</artifactId>
<version>14.10.3</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-2023-29524, 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 scheduler ui in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.10.3), 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Xwiki platform scheduler 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-2023-29524 Affected Xwiki platform scheduler ui Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-scheduler-ui
|
Maven |
≥ 2.0.1
< 14.10.3
|
14.10.3
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-fc42-5w56-qw7h",
"modified" : "2023-04-20T22:17:16Z",
"published" : "2023-04-20T22:17:16Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-29524" ],
"summary" : "XWiki Platform vulnerable to code injection from account through XWiki.SchedulerJobSheet",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nIt's possible to execute anything with the right of the Scheduler Application sheet page.\n\nTo reproduce:\n1. As a user without script or programming rights, edit your user profile with the object editor and add a new object of type XWiki.SchedulerJobClass (search for \"Scheduler\")\n1. In \"Job Script\", add the following\n ```{{/code}} {{async async=\"true\" cached=\"false\" context=\"doc.reference\"}}{{groovy}}println(\"Hello \" + \"from groovy!\"){{/groovy} {{/async}}```\n1. Click \"Save & View\"\n1. If the job information isn't already displayed (you should see \"Job Name\", \"Job Description\", etc.), append ?sheet=XWiki.SchedulerJobSheet to the URL.\n\n### Patches\n\nThis has been patched in XWiki 14.10.3 and 15.0 RC1.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nWhile the fix in the scheduler itself is easy, it relies on the code macro `source` parameter, which was introduced in 14.10.2 so you have to upgrade to benefit from it.\n\n### References\n\nhttps://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20295\nhttps://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20462\n\n### For more information\n\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)",
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"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H"
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"url" : "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-fc42-5w56-qw7h"
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"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29524"
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"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20295"
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"type" : "WEB",
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"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-74" ],
"severity" : "CRITICAL",
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"github_reviewed_at" : "2023-04-20T22:17:16Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2023-04-19T00:15:09Z"
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