CVE-2021-32729

What it is

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform offering runtime services for applications built on top of it. A vulnerability exists in versions prior to 12.6.88, 12.10.4, and 13.0. The script service method used to reset the authentication failures record can be executed by any user with Script rights and does not require Programming rights. An attacher with script rights who is able to reset the authentication failure record might perform a brute force attack, since they would be able to virtually deactivate the mechanism introduced to mitigate those attacks. The problem has been patched in version 12.6.8, 12.10.4 and 13.0. There are no workarounds aside from upgrading.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-07-01 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:53 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 2.0 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2021-07-01 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:53 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-693

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Xwiki < 12.6.8
• Xwiki < 12.10.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 2.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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