Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default
PACKAGECVE-2023-29506 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Xwiki platform security authentication default libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default xss with authenticate endpoints. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 13.10.11, 14.4.7, 14.10.
pkg:maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-jjm5-5v9v-7hx2 | CVE-2023-29506 | MODERATE | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default XSS with authenticate endpoints |
| GHSA-q2hm-2h45-v5g3 | CVE-2022-41933 | MODERATE | Plaintext storage of password after a reset in org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default |
CVE-2023-29506 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.4
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:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2023-29506
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform security authentication default 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-security-authentication-default</artifactId>
<version>13.10.11</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default</artifactId>
<version>14.4.7</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
<artifactId>xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default</artifactId>
<version>14.10</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-2023-29506, 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 security authentication default 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Xwiki platform security authentication default, 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-2023-29506 Affected Xwiki platform security authentication default Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default
|
Maven |
≥ 13.10.8
< 13.10.11
|
13.10.11
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default
|
Maven |
≥ 14.4.3
< 14.4.7
|
14.4.7
|
|
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default
|
Maven |
≥ 14.6
< 14.10
|
14.10
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-jjm5-5v9v-7hx2",
"modified" : "2023-04-26T20:33:32Z",
"published" : "2023-04-12T20:36:19Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-29506" ],
"summary" : "org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-security-authentication-default XSS with authenticate endpoints",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nIt was possible to inject some code using the URL of authenticate endpoints, e.g.:\n\n```\nhttps://hostname/xwiki/authenticate/wiki/xwiki%22onload=%22alert(origin)%22/resetpassword\n```\n\nThis vulnerability was present in recent versions of XWiki:\n - 13.10.8+\n - 14.4.3+\n - 14.6+\n\n### Patches\n\nThis problem has been patched on XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7 and 14.10.\n\n### Workarounds\nThere is no easy workaround except to upgrade.\n\n### References\n\n - https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20335\n - https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/1943ea26c967ef868fb5f67c487d98d97cba0380\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [Jira](https://jira.xwiki.org)\n* Email us at [security mailing-list](mailto:security@xwiki.org)\n",
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