CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36098

CVSS v3

9

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

43.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

XWiki Platform Mentions UI is a user interface for mentioning users in wiki content for XWiki Platform, a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 12.5-rc-1 and prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.4, it's possible to store Javascript or groovy scripts in a mention, macro anchor, or reference field. The stored code is executed by anyone visiting the page with the mention. This issue has been patched on XWiki 14.4 and 13.10.6. As a workaround, one may update `XWiki.Mentions.MentionsMacro` and edit the `Macro code` field of the `XWiki.WikiMacroClass` XObject.

Technical details

Published
9/8/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36098?

XWiki Platform Mentions UI is a user interface for mentioning users in wiki content for XWiki Platform, a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 12.5-rc-1 and prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.4, it's possible to store Javascript or groovy scripts in a mention, macro anchor, or reference field. The stored code is executed by anyone visiting the page with the mention. This issue has been patched on XWiki 14.4 and 13.10.6. As a workaround, one may update `XWiki.Mentions.MentionsMacro` and edit the `Macro code` field of the `XWiki.WikiMacroClass` XObject.

Is CVE-2022-36098 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-36098 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 43.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-36098?

CVE-2022-36098 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2022-36098 affecting your environment?

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