CVE-2021-29046: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Asset module's category selector input field in Liferay Portal 7.3.5 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before fix pack 1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the comliferayassetcategoriesadminwebportletAssetCategoriesAdminPortlettitle parameter.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bomto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.3.10.fp1 - Compensating control
Mitigate the XSS in the Asset module category selector by preventing untrusted input in _com_liferay_asset_categories_admin_web_portlet_AssetCategoriesAdminPortlet_title from being interpreted as web script/HTML (e.g., ensure proper output encoding for this parameter in the AssetCategoriesAdminPortlet title field) until the relevant fix pack is applied.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?
The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-29046.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29046?
The severity of CVE-2021-29046 is medium (6.1).
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
The affected software versions are Liferay DXP 7.3 and Liferay Portal 7.3.5.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-29046?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29046 by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML through the category selector input field in the Asset module.
Are there any references available for more information?
Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [http://liferay.com](http://liferay.com) and [https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120743501](https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120743501).