CVE-2022-28979: XSS

Published Sep 21, 2022
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Updated

In Search Web before v6.0.19 in Liferay Portal (v7.1.0 through v7.4.2) and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 26, 7.2 before fix pack 15, and 7.3 before service pack 3 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Portal Search module's Custom Facet widget. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Custom Parameter Name text field.

Other sources

Liferay Portal v7.1.0 through v7.4.2 and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 26, 7.2 before fix pack 15, and 7.3 before service pack 3 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Portal Search module's Custom Facet widget. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Custom Parameter Name text field.

Affected Software

90 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay DXP=7.1
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_1
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_10
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_11
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_12
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_13
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_14
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_15
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_16
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_17
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_18
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_19
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_2
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_20
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_21
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_22
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_23
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_24
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_25
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_3
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_4
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_5
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_6
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_7
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_8
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_9
Liferay DXP=7.2
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_1
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_10
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_11
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_12
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_13
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_14
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_2
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_3
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_4
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_5
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_6
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_7
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_8
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_9
Liferay DXP=7.3
Liferay DXP=7.3-sp1
Liferay DXP=7.3-sp2
Liferay DXP=7.3-sp3
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.1.0<7.4.3.4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_1
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_10
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_11
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_12
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_13
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_14
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_15
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_16
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_17
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_18
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_19
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_20
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_21
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_22
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_23
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_24
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_25
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_3
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_5
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_6
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_7
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_8
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_9
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_1
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_10
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_11
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_12
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_13
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_14
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_3
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_5
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_6
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_7
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_8
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_9
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.2.0<7.2.10.fp15
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.1.0<7.1.10.fp26
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web<6.0.19
6.0.19

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.19
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay Portal Search module (Portal Search - Custom Facet widget) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.19
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay Portal to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.1.0 through v7.4.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay DXP 7.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch fix pack 26
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay DXP 7.2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch fix pack 15
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay DXP 7.3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch service pack 3

Event History

Sep 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:22 PM
Description
Sep 22, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 23, 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-2022-28979?

The severity of CVE-2022-28979 is medium.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2022-28979?

The affected software of CVE-2022-28979 is Liferay Portal v7.1.0 through v7.4.2 and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 26, 7.2 before fix pack 15, and 7.3 before service pack 3.

3

How do I fix CVE-2022-28979?

To fix CVE-2022-28979, it is recommended to apply the relevant fix pack or service pack provided by Liferay.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2022-28979?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2022-28979 is CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28979?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-28979 on the official Liferay website, the Liferay issue tracker, and the Liferay security vulnerabilities page.

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