CVE-2022-41929

What it is

org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-oldcore is missing authorization in User#setDisabledStatus, which may allow an incorrectly authorized user with only Script rights to enable or disable a user. This operation is meant to only be available for users with admin rights. This problem has been patched in XWiki 13.10.7, 14.4.2 and 14.5RC1.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2022-11-23 19:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 05:04 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-11-23 19:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 05:04 UTC

Exploit probability

0.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-862 · Missing authorization

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Xwiki < 13.10.7
• Xwiki < 14.4.2
• Xwiki 11.7
• Xwiki 14.4.3
• Xwiki 14.4.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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