CVE-2022-29253

Name: CVE-2022-29253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-25T21:15:08.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29253 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. Starting with version 8.3-rc-1 and prior to versions 12.10.3 and 14.0, one can ask for any file located in the classloader using the template API and a path with ".." in it. EPSS estimates a 1.00% 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. Starting with version 8.3-rc-1 and prior to versions 12.10.3 and 14.0, one can ask for any file located in the classloader using the template API and a path with ".." in it. The issue is patched in versions 14.0 and 13.10.3. There is no easy workaround for this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 8.4, < 13.10.3	—
Xwiki	Xwiki	8.3	Rc1

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4917c8f355717bb636d763844528b1fe0f95e8e2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-9qrp-h7fw-42hgThird Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19349Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4917c8f355717bb636d763844528b1fe0f95e8e2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-9qrp-h7fw-42hgThird Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19349Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29253?

How severe is CVE-2022-29253?

CVE-2022-29253 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29253?

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