CVE-2025-55749
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Publication date: 2025-12-01

Last updated on: 2026-03-02

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

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.
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Published
2025-12-01
Last Modified
2026-03-02
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-55749
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Vendor Product Version / Range
xwiki xwiki From 17.0.0 (inc) to 17.4.4 (exc)
xwiki xwiki From 16.7.0 (inc) to 16.10.11 (exc)
xwiki xwiki From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.7.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in XWiki (versions 16.7.0 to 16.10.11, 17.4.4, or 17.7.0) using the XWiki Jetty package (XJetty) allows an attacker to statically access any file located in the webapp/ folder. This means files that might contain sensitive information such as credentials can be accessed without authorization.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, including those containing credentials. This can result in information disclosure, potential compromise of the system, and unauthorized access to protected resources.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade your XWiki instance to version 16.10.11, 17.4.4, or 17.7.0 or later, as these versions contain the fix that prevents unauthorized static access to files in the webapp/ folder.

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