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CVE-2024-38002

Liferay Digital Experience Platform remote code execution

9.0 CRITICALEPSS 0.65%
  1. Published22 Oct 2024

Description

The workflow component in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36 does not properly check user permissions before updating a workflow definition, which allows remote authenticated users to modify workflow definitions and execute arbitrary code (RCE) via the headless API.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Liferay Digital Experience Platform≥ 2023.q3.1 < 2023.q3.9 · ≥ 2023.q4.0 < 2023.q4.6 · 7.3 · 7.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Liferay Digital Experience Platform≥ 2023.q3.9

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38002 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38002 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.65%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38002?

CVE-2024-38002 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38002?

Affected products include Liferay Digital Experience Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38002?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Liferay Digital Experience Platform 2023.q3.9 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.