CVE-2022-38512: Medium severity Liferay DXP vulnerability

Published Sep 22, 2022
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Updated

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

33 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_10
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_11
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_12
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_13
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_14
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_15
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_16
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_17
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_18
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_19
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_20
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_21
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_22
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_23
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_24
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_25
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_26
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_27
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_28
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_29
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_3
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_30
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_31
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_32
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_33
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_34
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_35
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_36
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_8
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_9
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.4.3.12<=7.4.3.36
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.4.13.u8<=7.4.13.u36
7.4.13.u37
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.translation.web<2.0.58
2.0.58

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.u37
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.0.58
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay Portal Translation module to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v2.0.58
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay DXP 7.4 Translation module to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 36

Event History

Sep 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:17 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected 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 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.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-38512?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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