Rap Beef Goes Digital: XWiki Vulnerability Exploited with a Side of Hip-Hop Drama
XWiki, the self-proclaimed “Advanced Open-Source Enterprise Wiki,” patched a remote code execution vulnerability in February, yet it took until now to be widely exploited. Attackers used a script referencing Chicago rapper RondoNumbaNine, but it only led to an ad for rival rapper King Lil Jay. Talk about an unexpected plot twist!
Hot Take:
Turns out, hackers have a soft spot for rap feuds! Who knew cybercriminals moonlighted as rap historians? A vulnerability, a patch, a late exploit, and a splash of Chicago rap beef—this XWiki tale is a whirlwind of unexpected plot twists. Watch out, Confluence and MediaWiki, XWiki’s bringing drama to the wiki game!
Key Points:
- XWiki had a vulnerability in the SolrSearch component affecting anyone with “Guest” privileges.
- A patch was released in February, but the vulnerability was only recently exploited.
- NIST added this vulnerability to its list of “Known Exploited Vulnerabilities” last Friday.
- The exploit attempt included a script referencing a Chicago rap feud.
- The attack might be a bizarre cross between cybercrime and rap promotion.
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