CVE-2025-49586
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows any XWiki user with edit rights on an App Within Minutes application to escalate privileges to programming rights, leading to remote code execution. All XWiki users with default edit permissions are affected. The vulnerability stems from improper authorization checks in the App Within Minutes feature.
💻 Affected Systems
- XWiki
📦 What is this software?
Xwiki by Xwiki
Xwiki by Xwiki
Xwiki by Xwiki
Xwiki by Xwiki
Xwiki by Xwiki
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise with attacker gaining administrative control, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users gaining programming rights to execute arbitrary code, modify wiki content, and potentially access sensitive data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and least privilege principles are already implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated user access but is straightforward once authenticated. The vulnerability is publicly documented with technical details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 17.0.0, 16.4.7, or 16.10.3
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-jp4x-w9cj-97q7
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup your XWiki instance. 2. Upgrade to XWiki 17.0.0, 16.4.7, or 16.10.3. 3. Restart the XWiki service. 4. Verify the fix by checking the version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict App Within Minutes edit permissions
allTemporarily remove edit rights from non-administrative users on App Within Minutes applications.
Navigate to XWiki administration > Rights > App Within Minutes applications and restrict edit permissions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate XWiki instances from critical systems
- Apply principle of least privilege by removing edit rights from all non-essential users on App Within Minutes applications
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check XWiki version. If version is below 17.0.0, 16.4.7, or 16.10.3, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check XWiki administration panel or view the XWiki version in the web interface footer.Verify Fix Applied:
After patching, verify the version is 17.0.0, 16.4.7, or 16.10.3 or higher.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual editing activity on App Within Minutes applications
- Unexpected privilege escalation events
- Suspicious script execution in logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from XWiki server
- Unexpected network traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="xwiki.log" AND ("App Within Minutes" OR "privilege escalation" OR "programming rights")