CVE-2022-42116: XSS

Published Oct 18, 2022
·
Updated

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Editor module's integration with CKEditor in Liferay Frontend Editor CKEditor Web before 5.0.46 from Liferay Portal (7.3.2 through 7.4.3.14), and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 6, and 7.4 before update 15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, or (2) namespace parameter.

Other sources

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Editor module's integration with CKEditor in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.14, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 6, and 7.4 before update 15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, or (2) namespace parameter.

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay DXP<7.3
Liferay DXP=7.3
Liferay DXP=7.3-sp1
Liferay DXP=7.3-sp2
Liferay DXP=7.3-sp3
Liferay DXP=7.3-update_1
Liferay DXP=7.3-update_2
Liferay DXP=7.3-update_3
Liferay DXP=7.3-update_4
Liferay DXP=7.3-update_5
Liferay DXP=7.4-ga1
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_1
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_2
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_3
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_4
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_5
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_6
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_7
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_8
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_9
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.3.2<7.4.3.15
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.4.0<7.4.13.u15
7.4.13.u15
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.3.0<7.3.10.u6
7.3.10.u6
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.frontend.editor.ckeditor.web<5.0.46
5.0.46

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.u15
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.3.10.u6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.frontend.editor.ckeditor.web to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.46
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay Frontend Editor CKEditor Web (Frontend Editor module - integration with CKEditor) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.46

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 CVE-2022-42116?

CVE-2022-42116 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Editor module's integration with CKEditor in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.14, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 6, and 7.4 before update 15.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42116?

The severity of CVE-2022-42116 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2022-42116 work?

CVE-2022-42116 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through the 'name' or 'namespace' parameter in the Frontend Editor module.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42116?

Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.14 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 6 and 7.4 before update 15 are affected by CVE-2022-42116.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-42116?

To fix CVE-2022-42116, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Liferay Portal or Liferay DXP that includes the necessary security patches.

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