CVE-2022-29252

Name: CVE-2022-29252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-25T21:15:08.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29252 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. XWiki Platform Wiki UI Main Wiki is a package for managing subwikis. Starting with version 5.3-milestone-2, XWiki Platform Wiki UI Main Wiki contains a possible cross-site scripting vector in the `WikiManager.JoinWiki ` wiki page related to the "requestJoin" field. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XWiki Platform Wiki UI Main Wiki is a package for managing subwikis. Starting with version 5.3-milestone-2, XWiki Platform Wiki UI Main Wiki contains a possible cross-site scripting vector in the `WikiManager.JoinWiki ` wiki page related to the "requestJoin" 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 `WikiManager.JoinWiki` (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

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 5.4, < 12.10.11	—
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 13.0, < 13.4.7	—
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 13.5, < 13.10.3	—
Xwiki	Xwiki	5.3	Milestone2

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/27f839133d41877e538d35fa88274b50a1c00b9bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-ph5x-h23x-7q5qThird Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19292Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/27f839133d41877e538d35fa88274b50a1c00b9bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-ph5x-h23x-7q5qThird Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19292Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29252?

How severe is CVE-2022-29252?

CVE-2022-29252 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29252?

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