CWE
276
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-33327

First published: Tue Aug 03 2021(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-33327?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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