What is the severity of CVE-2021-35463?

CVE-2021-35463 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35463?

To remediate CVE-2021-35463, update Liferay Portal to a version later than 7.4.0 that includes the security patch.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-35463?

CVE-2021-35463 affects users of Liferay Portal version 7.4.0 who utilize the Frontend Taglib module.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2021-35463 facilitate?

CVE-2021-35463 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

Is CVE-2021-35463 easy to exploit?

CVE-2021-35463 may be exploited by remote attackers without needing authentication, making it relatively easy to exploit.

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CVE-2021-35463

medium

6.1

CWE

4/8/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-35463: XSS

First published: Wed Aug 04 2021(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Taglib module in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the management toolbar search via the `keywords` parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Liferay 7.4 GA	=7.4.0

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https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120850663

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35463?
CVE-2021-35463 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35463?
To remediate CVE-2021-35463, update Liferay Portal to a version later than 7.4.0 that includes the security patch.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-35463?
CVE-2021-35463 affects users of Liferay Portal version 7.4.0 who utilize the Frontend Taglib module.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2021-35463 facilitate?
CVE-2021-35463 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Is CVE-2021-35463 easy to exploit?
CVE-2021-35463 may be exploited by remote attackers without needing authentication, making it relatively easy to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35463?
CVE-2021-35463 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35463?
To remediate CVE-2021-35463, update Liferay Portal to a version later than 7.4.0 that includes the security patch.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-35463?
CVE-2021-35463 affects users of Liferay Portal version 7.4.0 who utilize the Frontend Taglib module.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2021-35463 facilitate?
CVE-2021-35463 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Is CVE-2021-35463 easy to exploit?
CVE-2021-35463 may be exploited by remote attackers without needing authentication, making it relatively easy to exploit.