CVE-2021-33327: Medium severity liferay 7.4 ga vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2021
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Updated

The Portlet Configuration module before 4.0.13 in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.3.3, and Liferay DXP 7.0 fix pack pack 93 and 94, 7.1 fix pack 18, and 7.2 before fix pack 8, does not properly check user permission, which allows remote authenticated users to view the Guest and User role even if "Role Visibility" is enabled.

Other sources

The Portlet Configuration module in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.3.3, and Liferay DXP 7.0 fix pack pack 93 and 94, 7.1 fix pack 18, and 7.2 before fix pack 8, does not properly check user permission, which allows remote authenticated users to view the Guest and User role even if "Role Visibility" is enabled.

MITRE

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay DXP=7.0-fix_pack_93
Liferay DXP=7.0-fix_pack_94
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_18
Liferay DXP=7.2
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_1
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_2
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_3
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_4
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_5
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_6
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_7
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.2.0<7.3.4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.0-fix_pack_93
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.0-fix_pack_94
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_18
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_1
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_3
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_5
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_6
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_7
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.2.0<7.2.10.fp8
7.2.10.fp8
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.1.10.fp18<7.1.10.fp19
7.1.10.fp19
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.0.10.fp93<7.0.10.fp95
7.0.10.fp95
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.portlet.configuration.web<4.0.13
4.0.13

Event History

Aug 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:46 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:09 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·07:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33327?

CVE-2021-33327 is a vulnerability in the Portlet Configuration module in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.3.3 and Liferay DXP 7.0 fix pack pack 93 and 94, 7.1 fix pack 18, and 7.2 before fix pack 8, which allows remote authenticated users to view the Guest and User role even if "Role Visibility" is disabled.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-33327?

CVE-2021-33327 has a severity score of 4.3, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-33327?

CVE-2021-33327 affects Liferay Portal versions 7.2.0 through 7.3.3, Liferay DXP versions 7.0 fix pack 93 and 94, 7.1 fix pack 18, and 7.2 before fix pack 8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-33327?

To fix CVE-2021-33327, users are advised to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Liferay for the affected software versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33327?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-33327 at the following references: [Link 1](https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17075), [Link 2](https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120747840)

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