CVE-2022-38512: Medium severity Liferay DXP vulnerability
The Translation module before v2.0.58 from 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.
Other sources
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bomto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.4.13.u37 - Upgrade
Upgrade
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.translation.webto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.0.58 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Liferay Portal Translation moduleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in v2.0.58 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Liferay DXP 7.4 Translation moduleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 36
Event History
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.