How severe is CVE-2022-36094?

CVE-2022-36094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-36094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36094?

CVE-2022-36094 affects Xwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36094?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-36094 published?

CVE-2022-36094 was published on 2022-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36094

CVE-2022-36094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xwiki with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 64% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Xwiki
Published: 2022-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XWiki Platform Web Parent POM contains Web resources for the XWiki platform, a generic wiki platform. Starting with version 1.0 and prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.30-rc-1, it's possible to store JavaScript which will be executed by anyone viewing the history of an attachment containing javascript in its name. This issue has been patched in XWiki 13.10.6 and 14.3RC1. As a workaround, it is possible to replace `viewattachrev.vm`, the entry point for this attack, by a patched version from the patch without updating XWiki.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36094?: XWiki Platform Web Parent POM contains Web resources for the XWiki platform, a generic wiki platform. Starting with version 1.0 and prior to versions 13.10.6 and 14.30-rc-1, it's possible to store JavaScript which will be executed by anyone viewing the history of an attachment containing javascript in its name. This issue has been patched in XWiki 13.10.6 and 14.3RC1. As a workaround, it is possible to replace `viewattachrev.vm`, the entry point for this attack, by a patched version from the patch without updating XWiki.
How severe is CVE-2022-36094?: CVE-2022-36094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-36094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36094?: CVE-2022-36094 affects Xwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36094?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-36094 published?: CVE-2022-36094 was published on 2022-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xwiki:xwiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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