CVE-2023-29519

Name: CVE-2023-29519
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-19T00:15:08.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29519 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. A registered user can perform remote code execution leading to privilege escalation by injecting the proper code in the "property" field of an attachment selector, as a gadget of their own dashboard. EPSS estimates a 1.94% 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. A registered user can perform remote code execution leading to privilege escalation by injecting the proper code in the "property" field of an attachment selector, as a gadget of their own dashboard. Note that the vulnerability does not impact comments of a wiki. The vulnerability has been patched in XWiki 13.10.11, 14.4.8, 14.10.2, 15.0-rc-1. 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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xwiki	Xwiki	< 13.10.11
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 14.0, < 14.4.8
Xwiki	Xwiki	>= 14.5, < 14.10.2

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/5e8725b4272cd3e5be09d3ca84273be2da6869c1Patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-3hjg-cghv-22wwExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20364Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/5e8725b4272cd3e5be09d3ca84273be2da6869c1Patch
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-3hjg-cghv-22wwExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20364Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29519?

How severe is CVE-2023-29519?

CVE-2023-29519 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29519?

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