CVE-2022-29251

Name: CVE-2022-29251
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-25T21:15:08.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29251 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. XWiki Platform Flamingo Theme UI is a tool that allows customization and preview of any Flamingo-based skin. Starting with versions 6.2.4 and 6.3-rc-1, a possible cross-site scripting vector is present in the `FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet` wiki page related to the "newThemeName" form field. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XWiki Platform Flamingo Theme UI is a tool that allows customization and preview of any Flamingo-based skin. Starting with versions 6.2.4 and 6.3-rc-1, a possible cross-site scripting vector is present in the `FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet` wiki page related to the "newThemeName" form field. The issue is patched in versions 12.10.11, 14.0-rc-1, 13.4.7, and 13.10.3. The easiest available workaround is to edit the wiki page `FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet` (with wiki editor) according to the suggestion provided in the GitHub Security Advisory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.26%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 6.2.4, < 12.10.11
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 13.0, < 13.4.7
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 13.5, < 13.10.3

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bd935320bee3c27cf7548351b1d0f935f116d437Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-vmhh-xh3g-j992Third Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19294Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bd935320bee3c27cf7548351b1d0f935f116d437Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-vmhh-xh3g-j992Third Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19294Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29251?

How severe is CVE-2022-29251?

CVE-2022-29251 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29251?

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