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CVE-2022-36094

8.9 · HIGH

XWiki Platform Web Parent POM contains Web resources for the XWiki platform, a generic wiki platform.

Published Sep 8, 2022CWE-79EPSS 64.79%

Overview

CVE-2022-36094 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 8, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

XWiki Platform Web Parent POM contains Web resources for the XWiki platform, a generic wiki platform. Starting with version 1.0 and prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.30-rc-1, it's possible to store JavaScript which will be executed by anyone viewing the history of an attachment containing javascript in its name. This issue has been patched in XWiki 13.10.6 and 14.3RC1. As a workaround, it is possible to replace `viewattachrev.vm`, the entry point for this attack, by a patched version from the patch without updating XWiki.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36094?

CVE-2022-36094 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 8, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-36094?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-36094?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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