CVE-2022-25146: CSRF

Published Mar 2, 2022
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Updated

The Remote App module before 2.0.21 from Liferay Portal v7.4.3.4 through v7.4.3.8 and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 5 does not check if the origin of event messages it receives matches the origin of the Remote App, allowing attackers to exfiltrate the CSRF token via a crafted event message.

Other sources

The Remote App module in Liferay Portal Liferay Portal v7.4.3.4 through v7.4.3.8 and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 5 does not check if the origin of event messages it receives matches the origin of the Remote App, allowing attackers to exfiltrate the CSRF token via a crafted event message.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay Digital Experience Platform<=7.4
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.4.3.4<7.4.3.9
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom<7.4.13.u5
7.4.13.u5
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.remote.app.web<2.0.21
2.0.21

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.13.u5
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.remote.app.web to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.21
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay Portal Remote App module / Liferay DXP Remote App to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.21

Event History

Mar 2, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 PM
Description
Mar 3, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 4, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-25146?

CVE-2022-25146 is a vulnerability in Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP that allows attackers to exfiltrate the CSRF token via a crafted event message.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25146?

The severity of CVE-2022-25146 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

How does CVE-2022-25146 affect Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP?

CVE-2022-25146 affects Liferay Portal v7.4.3.4 through v7.4.3.8 and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-25146?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-25146 by sending a crafted event message to the Remote App module in Liferay Portal or Liferay DXP, allowing them to exfiltrate the CSRF token.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-25146?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-25146 at the following links: [1] http://liferay.com. [2] https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-25146-csrf-token-exfiltration-via-remote-apps. [3] https://www.securitum.pl

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