CVE-2025-51990
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-20
Last updated on: 2025-09-11
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| xwiki | xwiki | to 17.3.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in XWiki versions up to 17.3.0. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript code into certain fields in the Administration interface (HTTP Meta Info, Footer Copyright, Footer Version). This code is stored and later executed in the browsers of any visitors to the affected pages, without requiring any user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, unauthorized actions performed via session riding, and further compromise of the application through client-side attacks. It poses a significant risk especially in shared or internet-facing environments where administrator credentials might be compromised.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability include restricting administrator access to trusted users only, avoiding use of the vulnerable XWiki versions (up to 17.3.0), and monitoring and sanitizing inputs in the Administration interface, especially in the Presentation section of the Global Preferences panel. Applying updates or patches from the vendor once available is also critical. Additionally, reviewing and limiting exposure of public-facing pages that render these fields can reduce risk.