Critical · published March 2, 2023
CVSS calls it critical at 10.0. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A crafty URL parameter can let attackers inject arbitrary code into your XWiki installation, turning your wiki into a playground for malicious scripts! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant menu where a rogue customer can add their own dishes without the chef's consent—chaos ensues when the kitchen starts cooking up anything requested! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary Groovy, Python, or Velocity scripts, potentially leading to full control of the affected server. Imagine someone hijacking your site to modify or steal sensitive content—devastating for both security and reputation!
Think of it like a restaurant menu where a rogue customer can add their own dishes without the chef's consent—chaos ensues when the kitchen starts cooking up anything requested! This vulnerability allows code injection through the `newThemeName` request parameter, enabling attackers to execute scripts via user input without proper validation or sanitation.
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary Groovy, Python, or Velocity scripts, potentially leading to full control of the affected server. Imagine someone hijacking your site to modify or steal sensitive content—devastating for both security and reputation! Patch immediately to version 13.10.10, 14.9-rc-1, or 14.4.6 to close this security gap. As a temporary workaround, you can manually edit `FlamingoThemesCode.WebHomeSheet` to implement the patch's changes. Don't wait—act now! You've got this! Secure your installation and keep your wiki safe from unwanted guests! 🛡️