XWiki Platform up to 18.1.0-rc-0 Live Data edit REST API improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in XWiki Platform 13.4-rc-1/16.10.16/17.4.9/17.10.3/18.1.0-rc-0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Live Data edit REST API. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-53966. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in XWiki Platform 13.4-rc-1/16.10.16/17.4.9/17.10.3/18.1.0-rc-0. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Live Data edit REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. From 13.4-rc-1 until 16.10.17, 17.4.10, 17.10.4, and 18.1.0-rc-1, the Live Data edit REST API allows a user who can edit a page to change that page's rights without executing the normal document-saving authorization checks. The user can grant script right and then execute potentially dangerous Velocity scripts or send unfiltered HTML and JavaScript to clients. The same missing checks can circumvent extension security controls implemented as listeners for UserUpdatingDocumentEvent and related user document events. This issue is fixed in versions 16.10.17, 17.4.10, 17.10.4, and 18.1.0-rc-1.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-53966 since 06/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 16.10.17, 17.4.10, 17.10.4 or 18.1.0-rc-1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XWiki Platform 16.10.17/17.4.10/17.10.4/18.1.0-rc-1

Timelineinfo

06/11/2026 CVE reserved
09/15/2026 +96 days Advisory disclosed
09/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-53966 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-53966
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-404259

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2026 17:10
Changes: 09/15/2026 17:10 (67)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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