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

PACKAGE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h4vp-69r8-gvjg
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-37462 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.9) xwiki-platform-skin-ui eval injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Xwiki platform skin ui libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xwiki-platform-skin-ui eval injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.4.8, 14.10.4.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:maven/org.xwiki.platform/xwiki-platform-skin-ui

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-h4vp-69r8-gvjg CVE-2023-37462 CRITICAL org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-skin-ui Eval Injection vulnerability

CVE-2023-37462 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-37462
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h4vp-69r8-gvjg
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.9
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Xwiki platform skin 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:H).

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 High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-37462

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xwiki platform skin 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-skin-ui fixed: 14.4.8
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-skin-ui</artifactId>
    <version>14.4.8</version>
</dependency>
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-skin-ui fixed: 14.10.4
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xwiki.platform</groupId>
    <artifactId>xwiki-platform-skin-ui</artifactId>
    <version>14.10.4</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-2023-37462, 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 skin ui in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.4.8), 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Xwiki platform skin 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 Improper escaping in the document `SkinsCode.XWikiSkinsSheet` leads to a possible privilege escalation from view right on that document to programming rights, or in other words, it is possible to execute arbitrary script macros including Groovy and Python macros that allow remote code execution including unrestricted read and write access to all wiki contents. The attack works by opening a non-existing page with a name crafted to contain a dangerous payload. It is possible to check if an existing installation is vulnerable by opening `<xwiki-host>/xwiki/bin/view/%22%5D%5D%20%7B%7Basync%20async%3D%22true%22%20cached%3D%22false%22%20context%3D%22doc.reference%22%7D%7D%7B%7Bgroovy%7D%7Dprintln(%22Hello%20%22%20%2B%20%22from%20groovy!%22)%7B%7B%2Fgroovy%7D%7D%7B%7B%2Fasync%7D%7D?sheet=SkinsCode.XWikiSkinsSheet&xpage=view` where <xwiki-host is the URL of the XWiki installation. The expected result are two list items with "Edit this skin" and "Test this skin" without any further text. If the installation is vulnerable, the second list item is "Test this skin Hello from groovy!.WebHome"]]". This shows that the Groovy macro has been executed. ### Patches This has been patched in XWiki 14.4.8, 14.10.4 and 15.0-rc-1. ### Workarounds The [fix](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/d9c88ddc4c0c78fa534bd33237e95dea66003d29) can also be applied manually to the impacted document `SkinsCode.XWikiSkinsSheet`. ### References * https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20457 * https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/d9c88ddc4c0c78fa534bd33237e95dea66003d29 ### 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-2023-37462 Affected Xwiki platform skin ui Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.4.814.10.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-skin-ui
Maven
≥ 7.0-rc-1
< 14.4.8
14.4.8
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-skin-ui
Maven
≥ 14.5
< 14.10.4
14.10.4

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37462?
CVE-2023-37462 is a security vulnerability in Xwiki platform skin ui involving xwiki-platform-skin-ui Eval Injection vulnerability under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Xwiki platform skin ui versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.4.8, 14.10.4 across affected packages: org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-skin-ui.
What version fixes CVE-2023-37462?
Upgrading to 14.4.8, 14.10.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xwiki-platform-skin-ui affected?
Yes, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-skin-ui is affected in releases prior to 14.4.8, 14.10.4. Upgrade your dependency to 14.4.8, 14.10.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37462?
CVE-2023-37462 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:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-37462?
CVE-2023-37462 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-37462?
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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