CVE-2023-40191
Liferay Portal cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Published21 Feb 2024
Description
Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the instance settings for Accounts in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.44 through 7.4.3.97, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3 before patch 6, and 7.4 update 44 through 92 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the “Blocked Email Domains” text field
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-40191 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-40191 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.62%.
How severe is CVE-2023-40191?
CVE-2023-40191 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-40191?
Affected products include Liferay Digital Experience Platform, Liferay Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40191?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Liferay Portal 7.4.3.98 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.