CVE-2024-43400: Xwiki platform oldcore Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wcg9-pgqv-xm5v
CVSS 9.0
CWE-96 CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-43400 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')) affecting Xwiki platform oldcore libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki platform allows xss through xclass name in string properties. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.6, 16.0.0.

CVE-2024-43400 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-43400
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wcg9-pgqv-xm5v
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.0
CWE Classification CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')
Affected Product Xwiki platform oldcore
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-2024-43400

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform oldcore 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-oldcore fixed: 14.10.21
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>14.10.21</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore fixed: 15.5.5
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>15.5.5</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore fixed: 15.10.6
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>15.10.6</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore fixed: 16.0.0
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-oldcore</artifactId>
    <version>16.0.0</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-2024-43400, 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 oldcore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.10.21), 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-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection'), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template. In Xwiki platform oldcore, 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 Is it possible for a user without Script or Programming rights to craft a URL pointing to a page with arbitrary JavaScript. This requires social engineer to trick a user to follow the URL. #### Reproduction steps 1. As a user without script or programming right, create a (non-terminal) document named `" + alert(1) + "` (the quotes need to be part of the name). 1. Edit the class. 1. Add a string property named `"test"`. 1. Edit using the object editor and add an object of the created class 1. Get an admin to open `<xwiki-server>/xwiki/bin/view/%22%20%2B%20alert(1)%20%2B%20%22/?viewer=display&type=object&property=%22%20%2B%20alert(1)%20%2B%20%22.WebHome.test&mode=edit` where `<xwiki-server>` is the URL of your XWiki installation. ### Patches This has been patched in XWiki 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.6 and 16.0.0. ### Workarounds We're not aware of any workaround except upgrading. ### References - https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21810 - https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/27eca8423fc1ad177518077a733076821268509c

CVE-2024-43400 Affected Xwiki platform oldcore Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.10.2115.5.515.10.616.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
≥ 1.1.2
< 14.10.21
14.10.21
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
≥ 15.0-rc-1
< 15.5.5
15.5.5
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
≥ 15.6-rc-1
< 15.10.6
15.10.6
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
Maven
≥ 16.0.0-rc-1
< 16.0.0
All 1 versions
16.0.0-rc-1
16.0.0

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43400?
CVE-2024-43400 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform oldcore involving XWiki Platform allows XSS through XClass name in string properties under CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection').
Which Xwiki platform oldcore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.6, 16.0.0 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore.
What version fixes CVE-2024-43400?
Upgrading to 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.6, 16.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xwiki-platform-oldcore affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore is affected in releases prior to 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.6, 16.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 14.10.21, 15.5.5, 15.10.6, 16.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43400?
CVE-2024-43400 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-2024-43400?
CVE-2024-43400 is classified under CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection') (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-43400?
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
Normalized schema output
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