CVE-2025-55727
XWiki Remote Macros vulnerable to remote code execution from width parameter in the column macro
Description
XWiki Remote Macros provides XWiki rendering macros that are useful when migrating content from Confluence. Starting in version 1.0 and prior to version 1.26.5, missing escaping of the width parameter in the column macro allows remote code execution for any user who can edit any page or who can access the CKEditor converter. The width parameter is used without escaping in XWiki syntax, thus allowing XWiki syntax injection which enables remote code execution when the macro has been installed by a user with programming right, or it at least allows executing Velocity code as the wiki admin. Version 1.26.5 contains a patch for the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2025, 7:46 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update XWiki Remote Macros to version 1.26.5.
- Remove the column macro if not needed.
- Restrict editing rights for untrusted users.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:xwiki:pro_macros:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0 up to (excluding) 1.26.5 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/blob/aed17fa3db4081846dbb6bdf76ba10cf44401c44/xwiki-pro-macros-ui/src/main/resources/Confluence/Macros/Column.xml#L438 Types: Product Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/commit/05651adb4b58d03ba862d5290c645feeffd2121b Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/security/advisories/GHSA-hxqp-983c-m8h9 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/security/advisories/GHSA-hxqp-983c-m8h9 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/security/advisories/GHSA-hxqp-983c-m8h9 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description XWiki Remote Macros provides XWiki rendering macros that are useful when migrating content from Confluence. Starting in version 1.0 and prior to version 1.26.5, missing escaping of the width parameter in the column macro allows remote code execution for any user who can edit any page or who can access the CKEditor converter. The width parameter is used without escaping in XWiki syntax, thus allowing XWiki syntax injection which enables remote code execution when the macro has been installed by a user with programming right, or it at least allows executing Velocity code as the wiki admin. Version 1.26.5 contains a patch for the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-95 Added Reference https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/blob/aed17fa3db4081846dbb6bdf76ba10cf44401c44/xwiki-pro-macros-ui/src/main/resources/Confluence/Macros/Column.xml#L438 Added Reference https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/commit/05651adb4b58d03ba862d5290c645feeffd2121b Added Reference https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/security/advisories/GHSA-hxqp-983c-m8h9