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Xwiki EUVDEUVD-2025-18297

| CVE-2025-49586 HIGH
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
2025-06-13 security-advisories@github.com GHSA-jp4x-w9cj-97q7
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS 8.8. EPSS 4.6%. Public PoC/exploit available. Vendor patch available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability in XWiki to compromise the security of affected deployments, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 4.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 14, 2026

A remote code execution vulnerability in XWiki (CVSS 8.8). Risk factors: public PoC available. Vendor patch is available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 14, 2026 - 21:34 CVSS 8.8

XWiki is an open-source wiki software platform. Any XWiki user with edit right on at least one App Within Minutes application (the default for all users XWiki) can obtain programming right/perform rem

RemediationAI

Apply the vendor-supplied patch immediately.

Affected VersionsENISA

xwiki-platform 7.2-milestone-2, < 16.4.7
xwiki-platform 16.5.0-rc-1, < 16.10.3
xwiki-platform 17.0.0-rc-1, < 17.0.0

Affected Packages

maven org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore fix: 16.4.7, 16.10.3, 17.0.0
euvd xwiki_platform_16_5_0_rc_1 fix: 16.10.3
euvd xwiki_platform_17_0_0_rc_1 fix: 17.0.0
euvd xwiki_platform_7_2_milestone_2 fix: 16.4.7

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 4 packages in maven, euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). CVSS 8.8 indicates high severity. Affects XWiki.

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch released
Mar 14, 2026 - 21:34 nvd
Patch available
PoC Detected
Sep 03, 2025 - 17:47 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jun 13, 2025 - 18:15 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

XWiki is an open-source wiki software platform. Any XWiki user with edit right on at least one App Within Minutes application (the default for all users XWiki) can obtain programming right/perform remote code execution by editing the application. This vulnerability has been fixed in XWiki 17.0.0, 16.4.7, and 16.10.3.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Any XWiki user with basic editing permissions can escalate privileges to gain complete system control and execute arbitrary code on affected servers. This is a critical remote code execution vulnerability that affects all XWiki deployments where users have default editing rights, creating an immediate risk of data breach, system compromise, and operational disruption.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: disable App Within Minutes feature globally; restrict edit permissions to administrative users only; isolate XWiki instances from production networks; implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to monitor for suspicious application editing activity; enable comprehensive audit logging and alert on privilege escalation attempts.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
4.6%
Top 11% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 4.6%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

69
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +5
CVSS: +44
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

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