CVE-2022-42117: XSS

Published Oct 18, 2022
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Updated

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Taglib module before 9.1.7 from Liferay Portal (7.3.2 through 7.4.3.16), and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 6, and 7.4 before update 17 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

Other sources

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Taglib module in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.16, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 6, and 7.4 before update 17 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

Affected Software

32 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay DXP<7.3
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_15
Liferay DXP=7.4-update_16
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<=7.4.3.16
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.4.0<7.4.13.u17
7.4.13.u17
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.3.0<7.3.10.u6
7.3.10.u6
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.frontend.taglib.clay<9.1.7
9.1.7

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.u17
  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.taglib.clay to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.7
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.1.7

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-2022-42117?

CVE-2022-42117 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42117?

CVE-2022-42117 has a severity rating of 6.1 (Medium).

3

Which versions of Liferay Portal are affected by CVE-2022-42117?

Versions 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.16 of Liferay Portal are affected by CVE-2022-42117.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2022-42117?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2022-42117 by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-42117?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-42117 at the following links: [link1](http://liferay.com) and [link2](https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-42117).

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