CVE-2022-41936

Name: CVE-2022-41936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-22T01:15:34.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41936 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. The `modifications` rest endpoint does not filter out entries according to the user's rights. EPSS estimates a 0.72% 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. The `modifications` rest endpoint does not filter out entries according to the user's rights. Therefore, information hidden from unauthorized users are exposed though the `modifications` rest endpoint (comments and page names etc). Users should upgrade to XWiki 14.6+, 14.4.3+, or 13.10.8+. Older versions have not been patched. There are no known workarounds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-359

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 8.1, < 13.10.8
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 14.0, < 14.4.3
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 14.5, < 14.6

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/38dc1aa1a4435f24d58f5b8e4566cbcb0971f8ffPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-p88w-fhxw-xvccPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19997Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/38dc1aa1a4435f24d58f5b8e4566cbcb0971f8ffPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-p88w-fhxw-xvccPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19997Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41936?

How severe is CVE-2022-41936?

CVE-2022-41936 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41936?

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