CVE-2024-31986
CVE-2024-31986 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xwiki with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1076
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Xwiki
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 3.1 and prior to versions 4.10.19, 15.5.4, and 15.10-rc-1, by creating a document with a special crafted documented reference and an `XWiki.SchedulerJobClass` XObject, it is possible to execute arbitrary code on the server whenever an admin visits the scheduler page or the scheduler page is referenced, e.g., via an image in a comment on a page in the wiki. The vulnerability has been fixed in XWiki 14.10.19, 15.5.5, and 15.9. As a workaround, apply the patch manually by modifying the `Scheduler.WebHome` page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-31986?
- XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 3.1 and prior to versions 4.10.19, 15.5.4, and 15.10-rc-1, by creating a document with a special crafted documented reference and an `XWiki.SchedulerJobClass` XObject, it is possible to execute arbitrary code on the server whenever an admin visits the scheduler page or the scheduler page is referenced, e.g., via an image in a comment on a page in the wiki. The vulnerability has been fixed in XWiki 14.10.19, 15.5.5, and 15.9. As a workaround, apply the patch manually by modifying the `Scheduler.WebHome` page.
- How severe is CVE-2024-31986?
- CVE-2024-31986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical 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 high.
- Is CVE-2024-31986 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-31986?
- CVE-2024-31986 affects Xwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-31986?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-31986 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-31986 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1076.
- When was CVE-2024-31986 published?
- CVE-2024-31986 was published on 2024-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8a92cb4bef7e5f244ae81eed3e64fe9be95827cf
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/efd3570f3e5e944ec0ad0899bf799bf9563aef87
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/f30d9c641750a3f034b5910c6a3a7724ae8f2269
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-37m4-hqxv-w26g
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21416
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xwiki:xwiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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