CVE-2025-55749
HighExploitedXWiki Jetty Package (XJetty) allows accessing any application file through URL
Published Dec 1, 2025 · Updated Sep 27, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-53gx-j3p6-2rw9
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-55749 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.7 v4) affecting Xwiki, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources (maven), xwiki-platform.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 14, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources 16.10.11, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources 17.4.4, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources 17.7.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
8.7
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.5%
Higher than 73.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
XWiki is an open-source wiki software platform. From 16.7.0 to 16.10.11, 17.4.4, or 17.7.0, in an instance which is using the XWiki Jetty package (XJetty), a context is exposed to statically access any file located in the webapp/ folder. It allows accessing files which might contains credentials. Fixed in 16.10.11, 17.4.4, and 17.7.0.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 14, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| XwikiXwiki | See advisory | 16.10.11 |
| org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resourcesmaven | >= 16.7.0 | 17.7.0 |
| xwiki-platform | >= >= 16.7.0, < 16.10.11 | n/a |
Patched Releases
org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources
16.10.11, 17.4.4, 17.7.0
Xwiki
16.10.11, 17.4.4, 17.7.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 1, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 14, 2026
Last updated
Sep 27, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2025/55xxx/CVE-2025-55749.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55749
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- articlehttps://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/42fb063749dd88cc78196f72d7318b7179285ebd
FAQ
Common Questions.
XWiki is an open-source wiki software platform.
Affected: Xwiki; org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources (maven) versions >= 16.7.0; xwiki-platform versions >= >= 16.7.0, < 16.10.11. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 14, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources 16.10.11, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources 17.4.4, org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-tool-jetty-resources 17.7.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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