CVE-2023-42496
Liferay Digital Experience Platform cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Published21 Feb 2024
Description
Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the add assignees to a role page in Liferay Portal 7.3.3 through 7.4.3.97, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3 before patch 6, 7.4 GA through update 92, and 7.3 before update 34 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the _com_liferay_roles_admin_web_portlet_RolesAdminPortlet_tabs2 parameter.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-42496 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-42496 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.61%.
How severe is CVE-2023-42496?
CVE-2023-42496 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-42496?
Affected products include Liferay Digital Experience Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42496?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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.