medium
6.5
CWE
276
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-33333

First published: Tue Aug 03 2021(Updated: )

The Portal Workflow module in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 93, 7.1 before fix pack 19 and 7.2 before fix pack 6, does not properly check user permission, which allows remote authenticated users to view and delete workflow submissions via crafted URLs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_13
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_14
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_24
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_25
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_26
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_27
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_28
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_3\+
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_30
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_33
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_35
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_36
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_39
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_40
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_41
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_42
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_43
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_44
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_45
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_46
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_47
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_48
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_49
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_50
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_51
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_52
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_53
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_54
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_56
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_57
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_58
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_59
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_60
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_61
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_64
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_65
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_66
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_67
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_68
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_69
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_70
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_71
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_72
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_73
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_75
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_76
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_78
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_79
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_80
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_81
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_82
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_83
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_84
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_85
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_86
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_87
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_88
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_89
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_90
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_91
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.0-fix_pack_92
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_1
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_10
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_11
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_12
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_13
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_14
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_15
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_16
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_17
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_18
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_2
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_3
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_4
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_5
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_6
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_7
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_8
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.1-fix_pack_9
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.2
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.2-fix_pack_1
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.2-fix_pack_2
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.2-fix_pack_3
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.2-fix_pack_4
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.2-fix_pack_5
Liferay 7.4 GA<7.3.3

Remedy

https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17032

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-33333?

    CVE-2021-33333 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate level of risk due to improper user permission checks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-33333?

    To fix CVE-2021-33333, upgrade Liferay Portal to version 7.3.3 or later, or ensure that you have applied the relevant fix packs for Liferay DXP versions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-33333?

    CVE-2021-33333 affects users of Liferay Portal 7.3.2 and earlier, and various versions of Liferay DXP before the specified fix packs.

  • What potential impacts does CVE-2021-33333 pose?

    CVE-2021-33333 allows remote authenticated users to view and delete workflow submissions, which can lead to unauthorized data exposure or loss.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-33333?

    No specific workaround is recommended, and it’s best to apply the available updates or patches to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2021-33333.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203