CVE-2023-27480

Name: CVE-2023-27480
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-07T19:15:12.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27480 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. In affected versions any user with edit rights on a document can trigger an XAR import on a forged XAR file, leading to the ability to display the content of any file on the XWiki server host. EPSS estimates a 0.75% 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. In affected versions any user with edit rights on a document can trigger an XAR import on a forged XAR file, leading to the ability to display the content of any file on the XWiki server host. This vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.7 and 14.10-rc-1. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may apply the patch `e3527b98fd` manually.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Xwiki	Xwiki	> 1.1, < 13.10.11	—
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 14.0, < 14.4.7	—
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 14.5, < 14.10	—
Xwiki	Xwiki	1.1	Milestone3

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/e3527b98fdd8dc8179c24dc55e662b2c55199434Patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-gx4f-976g-7g6vExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20320Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/e3527b98fdd8dc8179c24dc55e662b2c55199434Patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-gx4f-976g-7g6vExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20320Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27480?

How severe is CVE-2023-27480?

CVE-2023-27480 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27480?

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