CVE-2023-29519 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2023-29519, a critical code injection vulnerability in XWiki, allowing attackers to execute remote code and escalate privileges. Upgrade to patched versions for mitigation.
This CVE record relates to a code injection vulnerability in org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-attachment-ui. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform remote code execution and escalate privileges.
Understanding CVE-2023-29519
CVE-2023-29519 involves a code injection vulnerability in XWiki Platform, a generic wiki platform providing runtime services for applications. By injecting code in the "property" field of an attachment selector, a registered user can execute remote code and escalate privileges.
What is CVE-2023-29519?
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute malicious code in the attachment selector, affecting XWiki versions prior to 13.10.11, between 14.0.0 to 14.4.8, and 14.5.0 to 14.10.2.
The Impact of CVE-2023-29519
The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution and privilege escalation on affected systems, posing a critical threat to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-29519
This section provides details on the vulnerability description, affected systems, and the exploitation mechanism.
Vulnerability Description
XWiki users can execute remote code by injecting code in the "property" field of an attachment selector, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability impacts XWiki versions prior to 13.10.11, 14.0.0 to 14.4.8, and 14.5.0 to 14.10.2.
Exploitation Mechanism
By injecting malicious code in the attachment selector, an attacker can execute remote code and escalate privileges on the XWiki platform.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2023-29519, users are recommended to take immediate steps and practice long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users should upgrade to the patched versions, XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.8, 14.10.2, or 15.0-rc-1, as there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement security best practices such as regular software updates, security training for users, and monitoring for unusual activities to enhance overall system security.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely application of security patches and updates provided by XWiki to mitigate the risk of exploitation.