CVE-2025-55729
XWiki Remote Macros vulnerable to remote code execution using the ConfluenceLayoutSection 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 ac:type in the ConfluenceLayoutSection macro allows remote code execution for any user who can edit any page The classes parameter is used without escaping in XWiki syntax, thus allowing XWiki syntax injection which enables remote code execution. Version 1.26.5 has a fix for the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2025, 7:15 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] |
Solution
- Update XWiki Remote Macros to version 1.26.5.
- Verify the fix is applied correctly.
- Review macro usage for security.
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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 ac:type in the ConfluenceLayoutSection macro allows remote code execution for any user who can edit any page The classes parameter is used without escaping in XWiki syntax, thus allowing XWiki syntax injection which enables remote code execution. Version 1.26.5 has a fix 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-116 Added Reference https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/blob/93ac1a38c829e3ef787379b2b45eb043a573e5f7/xwiki-pro-macros-confluence-bridges/xwiki-pro-macros-confluence-bridges-ui/src/main/resources/Confluence/Macros/ConfluenceLayoutSection.xml#L518 Added Reference https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/commit/06e6cf3893227527d0242a11e390642178d9df05 Added Reference https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/security/advisories/GHSA-22xj-jpjg-gpgw Added Reference https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20449