CVE-2021-32730

Name: CVE-2021-32730
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-01T18:15:07.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32730 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. A cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists in versions prior to 12.10.5, and in versions 13.0 through 13.1. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. A cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists in versions prior to 12.10.5, and in versions 13.0 through 13.1. It's possible for forge an URL that, when accessed by an admin, will reset the password of any user in XWiki. The problem has been patched in XWiki 12.10.5 and 13.2RC1. As a workaround, it is possible to apply the patch manually by modifying the `register_macros.vm` template.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xwiki	Xwiki	< 12.10.5
Xwiki	Xwiki	13.0
Xwiki	Xwiki	13.1

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0a36dbcc5421d450366580217a47cc44d32f7257Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-v9j2-q4q5-cxh4Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-18315Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0a36dbcc5421d450366580217a47cc44d32f7257Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-v9j2-q4q5-cxh4Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-18315Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32730?

How severe is CVE-2021-32730?

CVE-2021-32730 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32730?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST