CVE-2025-55749CWE-284broken-access-control

CVE-2025-55749

High · published December 2, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky context in XWiki's Jetty package lets anyone access any file in the webapp/ directory! This means sensitive files, including possible credentials, are just waiting to be discovered. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant with an open kitchen. Customers can freely stroll in and see everything the chef is cooking, including secret recipes — some of which might be highly confidential. That's essentially what's happening here with the webapp/ folder! If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could easily access sensitive files that contain credentials or other confidential information. It’s like leaving the door to your data cellar wide open, inviting anyone to grab what they want. This could lead to serious data breaches and unauthorized access to your systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with an open kitchen. Customers can freely stroll in and see everything the chef is cooking, including secret recipes — some of which might be highly confidential. That's essentially what's happening here with the webapp/ folder! This vulnerability in XWiki allows for static access to files within the webapp/ folder due to inadequate access controls in the XJetty package, which could expose vital information to unauthorized users.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could easily access sensitive files that contain credentials or other confidential information. It’s like leaving the door to your data cellar wide open, inviting anyone to grab what they want. This could lead to serious data breaches and unauthorized access to your systems! To mitigate this risk, update your XWiki installation to version 16.10.12, 17.4.5, or 17.7.1 as soon as possible. Additionally, review and restrict access permissions for the webapp/ directory to enhance your security posture. You've got this! With a quick update and some access control tweaks, you'll have your XWiki securely locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01471 · 73.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2025-12-02T02:15Z
Affected products (3)
ProductVersionsFixed in
xwiki/xwiki≥ 16.7.0, < 16.10.1116.10.11
xwiki/xwiki≥ 17.0.0, < 17.4.417.4.4
xwiki/xwiki≥ 17.5.0, < 17.7.017.7.0
References (5)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 20:09Z
    The XWiki Jetty package (XJetty) allows accessing any application file through URL
    cvelistv5