CVE-2022-42115: XSS

Published Oct 18, 2022
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Object module's edit object details page in Liferay Object Web before 1.0.99 from Liferay Portal (7.4.3.4 through 7.4.3.36) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the object field's Label text field.

Other sources

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Object module's edit object details page in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.4 through 7.4.3.36 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the object field's Label text field.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.4.3.4<7.4.3.37
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.object.web<1.0.99
1.0.99

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.0.99

Event History

Oct 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 19, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the title of CVE-2022-42115?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Object module's edit object details page in Liferay Portal.

2

What is the description of CVE-2022-42115?

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Object module's edit object details page in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.4 through 7.4.3.36 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the object field's Label text field.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42115?

The severity of CVE-2022-42115 is medium with a score of 5.4.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-42115?

Liferay Portal versions 7.4.3.4 through 7.4.3.36 are affected by CVE-2022-42115.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-42115?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-42115 by injecting a crafted payload into the object field's Label text field, allowing them to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203