CVE-2020-7961: Liferay Portal Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
First published: Fri Mar 20 2020(Updated: )
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Liferay Portal prior to 7.2.1 CE GA2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JSON web services (JSONWS).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.kernel | <4.35.3 | 4.35.3 |
| Liferay 7.4 GA | ||
| Liferay 7.4 GA | <=7.2.0 | |
| Liferay 7.4 GA | <7.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157254/Liferay-Portal-Java-Unmarshalling-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158392/Liferay-Portal-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/117954271
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/freakout-leveraging-newest-vulnerabilities-for-creating-a-botnet/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7961
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/freakout-leveraging-newest-vulnerabilities-for-creating-a-botnet
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w7pm-cc4v-f3g8 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/blob/7.2.1-ga2/portal-kernel/bnd.bnd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7961?
CVE-2020-7961 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7961?
To fix CVE-2020-7961, upgrade to Liferay Portal version 7.2.1 CE GA2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-7961?
CVE-2020-7961 affects Liferay Portal versions prior to 7.2.1 CE GA2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7961?
CVE-2020-7961 is a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-7961 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-7961 can be exploited remotely through JSON web services.
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- source/GitHub
- alias/GHSA-w7pm-cc4v-f3g8
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- collector/nvd-api
- package-manager/maven
- vendor/liferay
- canonical/liferay 7.4 ga
- version/liferay 7.4 ga/7.2.0