CVE-2023-35161: Xwiki platform appwithinminutes ui Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
CRITICALCVE-2023-35161 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.6) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-87: Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax) affecting Xwiki platform appwithinminutes ui libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki platform vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting via xredirect parameter in deleteapplication page. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.10.5, 15.1-rc-1.
CVE-2023-35161 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.6
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:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2023-35161
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform appwithinminutes 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-appwithinminutes-ui</artifactId>
<version>14.10.5</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-appwithinminutes-ui</artifactId>
<version>15.1-rc-1</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-2023-35161, 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 appwithinminutes ui in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.10.5), 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-87: Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax, where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controlled input for alternate script syntax. In Xwiki platform appwithinminutes 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-2023-35161 Affected Xwiki platform appwithinminutes ui Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-appwithinminutes-ui
|
Maven |
≥ 6.2-milestone-1
< 14.10.5
|
14.10.5
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-appwithinminutes-ui
|
Maven |
≥ 15.0-rc-1
< 15.1-rc-1
|
15.1-rc-1
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-4xm7-5q79-3fch",
"modified" : "2023-06-22T20:00:00Z",
"published" : "2023-06-22T20:00:00Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-35161" ],
"summary" : "XWiki Platform vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting via xredirect parameter in DeleteApplication page",
"details" : "### Impact\nUsers are able to forge an URL with a payload allowing to inject Javascript in the page (XSS).\nIt's possible to exploit the DeleteApplication page to perform a XSS, e.g. by using URL such as:\n\n> xwiki/bin/view/AppWithinMinutes/DeleteApplication?appName=Menu&resolve=true&xredirect=javascript:alert(document.domain)\n\nThis vulnerability exists since XWiki 6.2-milestone-1.\n\n### Patches\n\nThe vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 14.10.5 and 15.1-rc-1.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nIt's possible to workaround the vulnerability by editing the page AppWithinMinutes.DeleteApplication to perform checks on it, but note that the appropriate fix involves new APIs that have been recently introduced in XWiki. See the referenced jira tickets.\n\n### References\n\n * Jira ticket about the vulnerability: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20614\n * Introduction of the macro used for fixing all those vulnerabilities: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20583\n * Commit containing the actual fix in the page: https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8f5a889b7cd140770e54f5b4195d88058790e305\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)\n",
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