Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui

PACKAGE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vrr8-fp7c-7qgp
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-30537 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.9) xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui vulnerable to privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui vulnerable to privilege escalation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10.

4 Known Advisory Record(s)
Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui

4 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-vrr8-fp7c-7qgp CVE-2023-30537 CRITICAL org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui vulnerable to privilege escalation
GHSA-f4v8-58f6-mwj4 CVE-2023-29509 CRITICAL org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui Eval Injection vulnerability
GHSA-x2qm-r4wx-8gpg CVE-2023-26477 CRITICAL org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui Eval Injection vulnerability
GHSA-vmhh-xh3g-j992 CVE-2022-29251 HIGH Cross-site Scripting in the Flamingo theme manager

CVE-2023-30537 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-30537
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vrr8-fp7c-7qgp
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.9
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-30537

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.

org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui fixed: 13.10.11
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui</artifactId>
    <version>13.10.11</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui fixed: 14.4.7
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui</artifactId>
    <version>14.4.7</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui fixed: 14.10
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui</artifactId>
    <version>14.10</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-2023-30537, 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 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 13.10.11), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. 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

### Impact Any user with the right to add an object on a page can execute arbitrary Groovy, Python or Velocity code in XWiki leading to full access to the XWiki installation. The root cause is improper escaping of the styles properties `FlamingoThemesCode.WebHome`. This page is installed by default. #### Reproduction Steps **Steps to reproduce**: - As a user without script or programming rights, edit your user profile with the object editor (enable advanced mode if necessary to get access) and add an object of type "Theme Class" of "FlamingoThemesCode". In the field "body-bg" (all other fields should work, too) add the following text: `{{/html}} {{async async="true" cached="false" context="doc.reference"}}{{groovy}}println("Hello " + "from groovy!"){{/groovy}}{{/async}}` - Click "Save & View" - Open <xwiki-host>/xwiki/bin/view/FlamingoThemesCode/WebHomeSheet where <xwiki-host> is the URL of your XWiki installation **Expected result**: The list of color themes either doesn't include the user's profile or displays a regular preview. **Actual result**: The user's profile is listed as color theme but instead of the little preview the message ``` Failed to execute the [html] macro. Cause: [When using HTML content inline, you can only use inline HTML content. Block HTML content (such as tables) cannot be displayed. Try leaving an empty line before and after the macro.]. Click on this message for details. Hello from groovy!"> ``` is displayed. This shows that a Groovy macro with content created by the user has been executed and thus demonstrates a privilege escalation from simple user account to programming rights. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7 and 14.10. ### Workarounds The issue can be fixed by applying this [patch](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/df596f15368342236f8899ca122af8f3df0fe2e8#diff-e2153fa59f9d92ef67b0afbf27984bd17170921a3b558fac227160003d0dfd2a) on `FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet`. ### References - patch: https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/df596f15368342236f8899ca122af8f3df0fe2e8 - Jira: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20280 ### 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-2023-30537 Affected Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
13.10.1114.4.714.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui
Maven
≥ 12.6.6
< 13.10.11
13.10.11
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui
Maven
≥ 14.0-rc-1
< 14.4.7
14.4.7
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui
Maven
≥ 14.5
< 14.10
14.10

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-30537?
CVE-2023-30537 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui involving xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui vulnerable to privilege escalation under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Xwiki platform flamingo theme ui versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui.
What version fixes CVE-2023-30537?
Upgrading to 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-flamingo-theme-ui is affected in releases prior to 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10. Upgrade your dependency to 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-30537?
CVE-2023-30537 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-30537?
CVE-2023-30537 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-30537?
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.
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