CVE-2025-27603
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in XWiki Confluence Migrator Pro allows unprivileged users without programming rights to execute arbitrary code by exploiting unescaped translations in the Migration Page template. It affects all XWiki instances using vulnerable versions of the Confluence Migrator Pro extension. Attackers can achieve remote code execution on the XWiki server.
💻 Affected Systems
- XWiki Confluence Migrator Pro
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary system commands, access sensitive data, install malware, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to data theft, privilege escalation, or deployment of web shells for persistent access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and least privilege principles are implemented, though code execution would still be possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires a user account but no special privileges. The vulnerability is in template rendering, making exploitation straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.0
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/xwikisas/application-confluence-migrator-pro/security/advisories/GHSA-6qvp-39mm-95v8
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Access XWiki administration panel. 2. Navigate to Extensions. 3. Update Confluence Migrator Pro to version 1.2.0. 4. Clear template cache if available.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Confluence Migrator Pro Extension
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable extension until patching is possible.
Navigate to XWiki Admin > Extensions > Confluence Migrator Pro > Disable
Restrict User Permissions
allTemporarily restrict user permissions to prevent exploitation.
Navigate to XWiki Admin > Rights > Restrict page creation and editing permissions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Confluence Migrator Pro extension entirely from the XWiki instance.
- Implement strict network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access to the XWiki instance.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the installed version of Confluence Migrator Pro in XWiki Admin > Extensions. If version is below 1.2.0, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via XWiki web interface: Admin > Extensions > Confluence Migrator ProVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Confluence Migrator Pro version is 1.2.0 or higher in XWiki Admin > Extensions.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual page creation events using Migration Page template
- Suspicious template rendering errors
- Unexpected system command execution
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from XWiki server
- Traffic patterns indicating web shell communication
SIEM Query:
source="xwiki.log" AND ("Migration Page" OR "confluence-migrator") AND (error OR exception OR "template rendering")🔗 References
- https://github.com/xwikisas/application-confluence-migrator-pro/commit/36cef2271bd429773698ca3a21e47b6d51d6377d
- https://github.com/xwikisas/application-confluence-migrator-pro/security/advisories/GHSA-6qvp-39mm-95v8
- https://github.com/xwikisas/application-confluence-migrator-pro/security/advisories/GHSA-6qvp-39mm-95v8
