What is the severity of CVE-2021-38264?

CVE-2021-38264 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which can lead to serious security risks including data theft or session hijacking.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38264?

To remediate CVE-2021-38264, it is recommended to upgrade to Liferay Portal version 7.4.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-38264?

CVE-2021-38264 affects users of Liferay Portal versions 7.4.0 and 7.4.1.

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2021-38264?

CVE-2021-38264 is caused by an incomplete fix from a previous vulnerability, specifically CVE-2021-35463, related to improper input validation.

What kind of threat does CVE-2021-38264 represent?

CVE-2021-38264 represents a threat where remote attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the management toolbar search using the 'keywords' parameter.

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CVE-2021-38264

medium

6.1

CWE

2/3/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-38264: XSS

First published: Wed Mar 02 2022(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Taglib module in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 and 7.4.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the management toolbar search via the `keywords` parameter. This issue is caused by an incomplete fix in CVE-2021-35463.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Liferay 7.4 GA	=7.4.0
Liferay 7.4 GA	=7.4.1

Remedy

https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2021-38264-reflected-xss-with-keywords-in-search

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38264?
CVE-2021-38264 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which can lead to serious security risks including data theft or session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38264?
To remediate CVE-2021-38264, it is recommended to upgrade to Liferay Portal version 7.4.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-38264?
CVE-2021-38264 affects users of Liferay Portal versions 7.4.0 and 7.4.1.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2021-38264?
CVE-2021-38264 is caused by an incomplete fix from a previous vulnerability, specifically CVE-2021-35463, related to improper input validation.
What kind of threat does CVE-2021-38264 represent?
CVE-2021-38264 represents a threat where remote attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the management toolbar search using the 'keywords' parameter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38264?
CVE-2021-38264 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which can lead to serious security risks including data theft or session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38264?
To remediate CVE-2021-38264, it is recommended to upgrade to Liferay Portal version 7.4.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-38264?
CVE-2021-38264 affects users of Liferay Portal versions 7.4.0 and 7.4.1.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2021-38264?
CVE-2021-38264 is caused by an incomplete fix from a previous vulnerability, specifically CVE-2021-35463, related to improper input validation.
What kind of threat does CVE-2021-38264 represent?
CVE-2021-38264 represents a threat where remote attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the management toolbar search using the 'keywords' parameter.