GHSA-2gj2-vj98-j2qq
MEDIUMMissing Authorization in User#setDisabledStatus in org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore
EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Blast Radius
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Description
Impact
It's possible for a user with only Script rights to enable or disable a user: this operation should be only doable for users with admin rights.
Patches
This problem has been patched in XWiki 13.10.7, 14.4.2 and 14.5RC1.
Workarounds
There is no workaround other than upgrading the wiki, but note that this only impacts users with Script rights: administrator should take care which users have such right.
References
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19804
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0b732f2ef0224e2aaf10e2e1ef48dbd3fb6e10cd
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in JIRA
- Email us at security ML
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore | ≥ 11.7RC1&&< 13.10.7 | 13.10.7 |
| ☕Maven | org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore | ≥ 14.0.0&&< 14.4.2 | 14.4.2 |
Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore to 13.10.7 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-2gj2-vj98-j2qq is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-2gj2-vj98-j2qq is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-2gj2-vj98-j2qq. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-2gj2-vj98-j2qq in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-2gj2-vj98-j2qq across Maven dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.