CVE-2022-24898: org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-xml is a common module used by other XWiki top level projects

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MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2022-24898 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting commons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-xml is a common module used by other XWiki top level projects. Starting in version 2.7 and prior to versions 12.10.10, 13.4.4, and 13.8-rc-1, it is possible for a script to access any file accessing to the user running XWiki application server with XML External Entity Injection through the XML script service. The problem has been patched in versions 12.10.10, 13.4.4, and 13.8-rc-1. There is no easy workaround for f

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2022-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: xwiki

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-28 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xwiki commons UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.7 and < 12.10.10 · >= 13.0 and < 13.4.4 · >= 13.5 and < 13.8

Fixed in: 12.10.10, 13.4.4, 13.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy commons || rpm -q commons || commons --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.10.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade commons

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade commons

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison commons sudo apt install commons=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo apt-mark hold commons

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list commons sudo dnf downgrade commons-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add commons

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-24898?

commons: upgrade to 12.10.10, 13.4.4, 13.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24898 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24898 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-24898 affect?

CVE-2022-24898 affects commons. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). org.xwiki.commons:xwiki-commons-xml is a common module used by other XWiki top level projects. Starting in version 2.7 and prior to versions 12.10.10, 13.4.4, and 13.8-rc-1, it is possible for a script to access any file accessing to the us

How urgent is CVE-2022-24898?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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