CVE-2022-24898

Name: CVE-2022-24898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-28T20:15:07.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24898 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-xml is a common module used by other XWiki top level projects. Starting in version 2.7 and prior to versions 12.10.10, 13.4.4, and 13.8-rc-1, it is possible for a script to access any file accessing to the user running XWiki application server with XML External Entity Injection through the XML script service. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-xml is a common module used by other XWiki top level projects. Starting in version 2.7 and prior to versions 12.10.10, 13.4.4, and 13.8-rc-1, it is possible for a script to access any file accessing to the user running XWiki application server with XML External Entity Injection through the XML script service. The problem has been patched in versions 12.10.10, 13.4.4, and 13.8-rc-1. There is no easy workaround for fixing this vulnerability other than upgrading and being careful when giving Script rights.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xwiki	Commons	>= 2.7, < 12.10.10
Xwiki	Commons	>= 13.0, < 13.4.4
Xwiki	Commons	>= 13.5, < 13.8

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-commons/commit/947e8921ebd95462d5a7928f397dd1b64f77c7d5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-commons/security/advisories/GHSA-m2r5-4w96-qxg5Third Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-18946Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-commons/commit/947e8921ebd95462d5a7928f397dd1b64f77c7d5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-commons/security/advisories/GHSA-m2r5-4w96-qxg5Third Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-18946Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24898?

How severe is CVE-2022-24898?

CVE-2022-24898 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24898?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-24898?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST