XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 3.2-m3, users can deduce the content of the password fields by repeated call to LiveTableResults and WikisLiveTableResultsMacros. The issue can be fixed by upgrading to versions 14.7-rc-1, 13.4.4, or 13.10.9 and higher, or in version >= 3.2M3 by applying the patch manually on LiveTableResults and WikisLiveTableResultsMacros.
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xwiki | Xwiki | 3.3 (including) | 13.4.4 (excluding) |
| Xwiki | Xwiki | 13.5.0 (including) | 13.10.9 (excluding) |
| Xwiki | Xwiki | 14.0 (including) | 14.7 (excluding) |
| Xwiki | Xwiki | 3.2-milestone3 (including) | 3.2-milestone3 (including) |
| Xwiki | Xwiki | 14.7-rc1 (including) | 14.7-rc1 (including) |
Common protection mechanisms include:
Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]