Script injection without script or programming rights through Gadget titles
Impact
A user without Script or Programming right is able to execute script requiring privileges by editing gadget titles in the dashboard.
Patches
The issue has been patched in XWiki 12.6.7, 12.10.3 and 13.0RC1.
Workarounds
There's no easy workaround for this issue, it is recommended to upgrade XWiki.
References
https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-17794
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in JIRA
- Email us at XWiki security mailing-list
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-core | < 12.6.7, >= 12.10.0, < 12.10.3 | 12.6.7, 12.10.3 |
References
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-h353-hc43-95vc
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32621
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/bb7068bd911f91e5511f3cfb03276c7ac81100bc
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform
- https://jay-from-future.github.io/cve/2021/06/17/xwiki-rce-cve.html
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-17794
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-94- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-core- Disclosed
- 18.05.2021
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-h353-hc43-95vc - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-core
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 05.2021 05.2021
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
Disclosures per year
- 2021: 2
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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