CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38512

First published: Thu Sep 22 2022(Updated: )

The Translation module in Liferay Portal v7.4.3.12 through v7.4.3.36, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 8 through 36 does not check permissions before allowing a user to export a web content for translation, allowing attackers to download a web content page's XLIFF translation file via crafted URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_10
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_11
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_12
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_13
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_14
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_15
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_16
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_17
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_18
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_19
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_20
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_21
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_22
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_23
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_24
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_25
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_26
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_27
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_28
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_29
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_3
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_30
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_31
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_32
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_33
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_34
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_35
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_36
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_8
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update_9
Liferay 7.4 GA>=7.4.3.12<=7.4.3.36

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-38512?

    CVE-2022-38512 is a vulnerability in the Translation module of Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP that allows attackers to download a web content page's XLIFF translation file via a crafted URL.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-38512?

    CVE-2022-38512 has a severity score of 6.5, which is classified as medium severity.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-38512?

    CVE-2022-38512 affects Liferay Portal v7.4.3.12 through v7.4.3.36 and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 8 through 36.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-38512?

    To fix CVE-2022-38512, it is recommended to upgrade Liferay Portal or Liferay DXP to a version beyond the affected range.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38512?

    More information about CVE-2022-38512 can be found on the Liferay website and the Liferay portal.dev documentation.

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