CVE-2022-26594: XSS

Published Apr 15, 2022
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Dynamic Data Mapping Form Field Type before 6.0.11 from Liferay Portal 7.3.5 through 7.4.0, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before service pack 3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a form field's help text to (1) Forms module's form builder, or (2) App Builder module's object form view's form builder.

Other sources

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Liferay Portal 7.3.5 through 7.4.0, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before service pack 3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a form field's help text to (1) Forms module's form builder, or (2) App Builder module's object form view's form builder.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.3.5<7.3.7
Liferay Liferay Portal=7.4.0
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.3.0<7.3.10.fp3
7.3.10.fp3
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type<6.0.11
6.0.11

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 7.3.10.fp3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.11

Event History

Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 16, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26594?

CVE-2022-26594 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26594?

To fix CVE-2022-26594, you should update Liferay Portal to versions 7.4.1 or later or apply the relevant patches provided by Liferay.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-26594?

CVE-2022-26594 affects Liferay Portal versions 7.3.5 to 7.3.7 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before service pack 3.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-26594?

The risks associated with CVE-2022-26594 include the possibility for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to session hijacking or data exposure.

5

Is CVE-2022-26594 a widespread issue?

CVE-2022-26594 is a known vulnerability and should be addressed promptly, especially for organizations using affected versions of Liferay.

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