CVE-2023-29524
HighPublic exploitXWiki Platform vulnerable to code injection from account through XWiki.SchedulerJobSheet
Published Apr 20, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-fc42-5w56-qw7h
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-29524 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Xwiki, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-scheduler-ui (maven), xwiki-platform.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-scheduler-ui 14.10.3, Xwiki 14.10.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
76%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| XwikiXwiki | See advisory | 14.10.3 |
| org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-scheduler-uimaven | >= 2.0.1 | 14.10.3 |
| xwiki-platform | >= < 14.10.3 | n/a |
Patched Releases
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-scheduler-ui
14.10.3
Xwiki
14.10.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 20, 2023
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/29xxx/CVE-2023-29524.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29524
- patchhttps://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20295
- patchhttps://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20462
FAQ
Common Questions.
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it.
Affected: Xwiki; org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-scheduler-ui (maven) versions >= 2.0.1; xwiki-platform versions >= < 14.10.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-scheduler-ui 14.10.3, Xwiki 14.10.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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