CVE-2023-29524

Name: CVE-2023-29524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-19T00:15:09.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 76.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29524 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. It's possible to execute anything with the right of the Scheduler Application sheet page. EPSS estimates a 76.30% 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. It's possible to execute anything with the right of the Scheduler Application sheet page. A user without script or programming rights, edit your user profile with the object editor and add a new object of type XWiki.SchedulerJobClass, In "Job Script", groovy code can be added and will be executed in the server context on viewing. This has been patched in XWiki 14.10.3 and 15.0 RC1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

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

76.30%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xwiki	Xwiki	< 14.10.3

References

https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-fc42-5w56-qw7hExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20295Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20462Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-fc42-5w56-qw7hExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20295Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20462Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29524?

How severe is CVE-2023-29524?

CVE-2023-29524 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 76.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29524?

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