XWiki SolrSearch Exploit Attempts (CVE-2025-24893) with link to Chicago Gangs/Rappers, (Mon, Nov 3rd)
Source SANS ISC Handlers Diary
Exploited in the wild · KEV due 20 Nov 2025 · public exploit available (Metasploit, Exploit-DB) : upgrade to 16.4.1 or 15.10.11 now.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
- KEV deadline
- US federal agencies must patch by this date; a sensible deadline for everyone else. Other KEV due dates
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 16.4.1, 15.10.11
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Feb 2025
Detectable: evidence found.
Weaponized: evidence found.
1 Metasploit module · 2 Exploit-DB entries, the first 46 days after disclosure
Exploited in the wildExploited: evidence found.
Listed in CISA KEV 252 days after disclosure
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by GitHub, Inc.
, 24 days before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
First Exploit-DB entry (opens in a new tab)
XWiki Platform 15.10.10 - Remote Code Execution +1 more
, 46 days after disclosure
Added to CISA KEV (opens in a new tab)
exploitation confirmed
, 252 days after disclosure
KEV remediation due
US federal deadline
, 273 days after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CISA KEV (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade org.xwiki/xwiki-platform to 16.4.1 or 15.10.11.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavenorg.xwiki/xwiki-platformpkg:maven/org.xwiki/xwiki-platformOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediately apply the official XWiki patch released in February 2025 addressing CVE-2025-24893 to all affected instances.
- Restrict access to the SolrSearch component by implementing network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN-only access to reduce exposure to untrusted users.
- Disable or limit the use of Groovy scripting within XWiki if not required, as this is the vector for code execution.
- Monitor web server logs and application logs for suspicious GET requests containing Groovy script patterns or unusual query parameters targeting SolrSearch.
- Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block exploit attempts targeting this vulnerability.
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests focusing on XWiki deployments to ensure no residual exposure.
- Educate administrators and users about the risks and signs of compromise related to this vulnerability.
- Implement strict segmentation of wiki servers from critical infrastructure to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.
- Maintain up-to-date backups of wiki data and system configurations to enable rapid recovery if an incident occurs.
- Engage with threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging exploit variants or related attack campaigns.
Description
XWiki describes itself as "The Advanced Open-Source Enterprise Wiki" and considers itself an alternative to Confluence and MediaWiki. In February, XWiki released an advisory (and patch) for an arbitrary remote code execution vulnerability. Affected was the SolrSearch component, which any user, even with minimal "Guest" privileges, can use. The advisory included PoC code, so it is a bit odd that it took so long for the vulnerability to be widely exploited.