CVE-2023-29213

Name: CVE-2023-29213
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-17T22:15:10.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29213 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. In affected versions of `org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-logging-ui` it is possible to trick a user with programming rights into visiting a constructed url where e.g., by embedding an image with this URL in a document that is viewed by a user with programming rights which will evaluate an expression in the constructed url and execute it. EPSS estimates a 0.44% 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 of `org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-logging-ui` it is possible to trick a user with programming rights into visiting a constructed url where e.g., by embedding an image with this URL in a document that is viewed by a user with programming rights which will evaluate an expression in the constructed url and execute it. This issue has been addressed in versions 13.10.11, 14.4.7, and 14.10. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xwiki	Xwiki	> 4.2, < 13.10.11
Xwiki	Xwiki	> 14.0, < 14.4.7
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 14.5, < 14.10
Xwiki	Xwiki	4.2
Xwiki	Xwiki	14.0

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/49fdfd633ddfa346c522d2fe71754dc72c9496caPatch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-4655-wh7v-3vmgExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20291Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/49fdfd633ddfa346c522d2fe71754dc72c9496caPatch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-4655-wh7v-3vmgExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20291Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29213?

How severe is CVE-2023-29213?

CVE-2023-29213 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29213?

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