CVE-2022-23622 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A detailed overview of the cross-site scripting vulnerability in XWiki-Platform affecting versions 2.6.1 to 12.10.11, 13.0.0 to 13.4.7, and 13.10.0 to 13.10.3.

Understanding CVE-2022-23622

What is CVE-2022-23622?

XWiki Platform, a generic wiki platform, is impacted by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vector in the

registerinline.vm

template related to the

xredirect

hidden field.

The Impact of CVE-2022-23622

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts on the user's web browser, potentially compromising confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-23622

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vector in the registration template can be exploited when specific wiki registration and viewing conditions are met, enabling unauthorized script execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions between 2.6.1 to 12.10.11, 13.0.0 to 13.4.7, and 13.10.0 to 13.10.3 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can leverage the

xredirect

hidden field in the

registerinline.vm

template to insert and execute malicious scripts.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

To mitigate the CVE-2022-23622 vulnerability, apply patches provided in versions 12.10.11, 14.0-rc-1, 13.4.7, and 13.10.3.

Long-Term Security Practices

Avoid granting open registration privileges to prevent unauthorized access and execute proper access control measures.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update XWiki-Platform to the latest secure versions and enforce strict registration and viewing policies.