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CVE-2023-42498

Liferay Portal cross-site scripting (XSS)

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.61%
  1. Published21 Feb 2024

Description

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Language Override edit screen in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.8 through 7.4.3.97, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3 before patch 5, and 7.4 update 4 through 92 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the _com_liferay_portal_language_override_web_internal_portlet_PLOPortlet_key parameter.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Liferay Digital Experience Platform2023.q3.0 · 2023.q3.1 · 2023.q3.2 · 2023.q3.3
Liferay Portal≥ 7.4.3.8 < 7.4.3.98

Remediation

Fixed in
Liferay Portal≥ 7.4.3.98

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-42498 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-42498 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.61%.

How severe is CVE-2023-42498?

CVE-2023-42498 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-2023-42498?

Affected products include Liferay Digital Experience Platform, Liferay Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42498?

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.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.