CVE-2007-4888

CVE-2007-4888 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xwiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The "You are not allowed..." error handler in XWiki 1.0 B1 and 1.0 B2 associates the doc variable with the entire document content and metadata regardless of a user's view rights, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary documents via a custom skin that prints the content attribute of the doc variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4888?
The "You are not allowed..." error handler in XWiki 1.0 B1 and 1.0 B2 associates the doc variable with the entire document content and metadata regardless of a user's view rights, which allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary documents via a custom skin that prints the content attribute of the doc variable.
How severe is CVE-2007-4888?
CVE-2007-4888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-4888 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4888?
CVE-2007-4888 primarily affects Xwiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4888?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4888 published?
CVE-2007-4888 was published on 2007-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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