CVE-2026-24128: xwiki-platform · Cross-site Scripting
Affects xwiki-platformSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 17.8.0-rc-1 : update xwiki-platform when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 17.8.0-rc-1, 17.4.5, 16.10.12
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jan 2026
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: XWiki Platform Distribution Flavor Main - Cross-Site Scripting
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade xwiki-platform to 17.8.0-rc-1, 17.4.5 or 16.10.12.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| xwikixwiki-platform | Affected
| Fixed in
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| xwikixwiki-platform | Affected
| Fixed in
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| xwikixwiki-platform | Affected
| Fixed in
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Mavenorg.xwiki/xwiki-platformpkg:maven/org.xwiki/xwiki-platformOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize upgrading affected XWiki Platform instances to the patched versions 16.10.12, 17.4.5, or 17.8.0-rc-1 as soon as possible. If immediate upgrading is not feasible, apply the manual patch by modifying the single line in templates/logging_macros.vm as specified by the vendor, which does not require a restart, to mitigate the vulnerability. Implement strict input validation and output encoding in any custom extensions or templates to prevent similar XSS issues. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block reflected XSS attack patterns targeting XWiki URLs. Conduct user awareness training to reduce the risk of successful phishing attacks involving malicious URLs. Monitor logs for unusual URL access patterns and suspicious user activities, especially from accounts with elevated privileges. Regularly review and minimize the number of users with administrative or programming rights to limit potential damage from compromised accounts. Finally, consider deploying Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts within the XWiki web application context.
Description
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. Versions 7.0-milestone-2 through 16.10.11, 17.0.0-rc-1 through 17.4.4, and 17.5.0-rc-1 through 17.7.0 contain a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows an attacker to craft a malicious URL and execute arbitrary actions with the same privileges as the victim. If the victim has administrative or programming rights, those rights can be exploited to gain full access to the XWiki installation. This issue has been patched in versions 17.8.0-rc-1, 17.4.5 and 16.10.12. To workaround, the patch can be applied manually, only a single line in templates/logging_macros.vm needs to be changed, no restart is required.
References
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-wvqx-m5px-6cmp (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/8337ac8c3b19c37f306723b638b2cae8b0a57dbf (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/releases/tag/xwiki-platform-16.10.12 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/releases/tag/xwiki-platform-17.4.5 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/releases/tag/xwiki-platform-17.8.0-rc-1 (opens in a new tab)
- jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-23462 (opens in a new tab)