CVE-2024-41947: Xwiki platform web templates Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-692v-783f-mg8x
CVSS 9.0
CWE-80 CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-41947 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)) affecting Xwiki platform web templates libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki platform vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss) through conflict resolution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 15.10.8, 16.3.0-rc-1.

CVE-2024-41947 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-41947
GHSA Identifier GHSA-692v-783f-mg8x
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.0
CWE Classification CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
Affected Product Xwiki platform web templates
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.0

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:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-41947

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: 15.10.8
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-web-templates</artifactId>
    <version>15.10.8</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates fixed: 16.3.0-rc-1
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-web-templates</artifactId>
    <version>16.3.0-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-2024-41947, 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 15.10.8), 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-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. 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 By creating a conflict when another user with more rights is currently editing a page, it is possible to execute JavaScript snippets on the side of the other user, which compromises the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation. To reproduce on a XWiki instance, a user with admin rights needs to edit a document without saving right away. Then, as another user without any other right than edit on the specific document, change the whole content to `<script>alert('XSS')</script>`. When the admin user then saves the document, a conflict popup appears. If they select "Fix each conflict individually" and see an alert displaying "XSS", then the instance is vulnerable. ### Patches This has been patched in XWiki 15.10.8 and 16.3.0RC1. ### Workarounds We're not aware of any workaround except upgrading. ### References * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21626 * https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/821d43ec45e67d45a6735a0717b9b77fffc1cd9f ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [Jira XWiki.org](https://jira.xwiki.org/) * Email us at [Security Mailing List](mailto:security@xwiki.org)

CVE-2024-41947 Affected Xwiki platform web templates Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
15.10.816.3.0-rc-1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates
Maven
≥ 11.8-rc-1
< 15.10.8
15.10.8
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates
Maven
≥ 16.0.0-rc-1
< 16.3.0-rc-1
16.3.0-rc-1

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41947?
CVE-2024-41947 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform web templates involving XWiki Platform vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through conflict resolution under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS).
Which Xwiki platform web templates versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 15.10.8, 16.3.0-rc-1 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-web-templates.
What version fixes CVE-2024-41947?
Upgrading to 15.10.8, 16.3.0-rc-1 (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 15.10.8, 16.3.0-rc-1. Upgrade your dependency to 15.10.8, 16.3.0-rc-1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-41947?
CVE-2024-41947 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-41947?
CVE-2024-41947 is classified under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-41947?
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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