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CVE-2021-32621

8.8 · HIGH

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it.

Published May 28, 2021CWE-94EPSS 2.10%

Overview

CVE-2021-32621 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 28, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. In versions prior to 12.6.7 and 12.10.3, a user without Script or Programming right is able to execute script requiring privileges by editing gadget titles in the dashboard. The issue has been patched in XWiki 12.6.7, 12.10.3 and 13.0RC1.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bb7068bd911f91e5511f3cfb03276c7ac81100bcGitHubgithub.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-h353-hc43-95vcRefjay-from-future.github.io/cve/2021/06/17/xwiki-rce-cve.htmlRefjira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-17794GitHubgithub.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bb7068bd911f91e5511f3cfb03276c7ac81100bcGitHubgithub.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-h353-hc43-95vcRefjay-from-future.github.io/cve/2021/06/17/xwiki-rce-cve.htmlRefjira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-17794

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32621?

CVE-2021-32621 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 28, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-32621?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-32621?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-32621?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-32621 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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