CVE-2022-42121: SQL Injection

Published Nov 15, 2022
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Updated

A SQL injection vulnerability in the Layout module in Liferay Portal 7.1.3 through 7.4.3.4, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 27, 7.2 before fix pack 17, 7.3 before service pack 3, and 7.4 GA allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted payload injected into a page template's 'Name' field.

Affected Software

90 affected components
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.1.3<=7.4.3.4
Liferay DXP=7.1
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_1
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_10
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_11
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_12
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_13
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_14
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_15
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_16
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_17
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_18
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_19
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_2
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_20
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_21
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_22
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_23
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_24
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_25
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_3
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_4
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_5
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_6
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_7
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_8
Liferay DXP=7.1-fix_pack_9
Liferay DXP=7.2
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_1
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_10
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_11
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_12
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_13
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_14
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_15
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_2
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_3
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_4
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_5
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_6
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_7
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_8
Liferay DXP=7.2-fix_pack_9
Liferay DXP=7.3
Liferay DXP=7.3-sp1
Liferay DXP=7.3-sp2
Liferay DXP=7.4-ga1
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.1.0<=7.4.2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_1
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_10
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_11
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_12
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_13
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_14
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_15
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_16
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_17
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_18
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_19
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_20
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_21
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_22
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_23
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_24
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_25
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_3
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_5
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_6
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_7
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_8
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.1-fix_pack_9
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_1
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_10
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_11
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_12
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_13
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_14
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_15
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_3
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_5
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_6
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_7
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_8
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.2-fix_pack_9

Event History

Nov 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-42121?

CVE-2022-42121 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Layout module in Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP that allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42121?

Liferay Portal versions 7.1.3 through 7.4.3.4 and Liferay DXP versions 7.1 before fix pack 27, 7.2 before fix pack 17, 7.3 before service pack 3, and 7.4 GA are affected by CVE-2022-42121.

3

What is the severity score of CVE-2022-42121?

CVE-2022-42121 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-42121?

To fix CVE-2022-42121, upgrade to a patched version of Liferay Portal (7.4.3.4 or higher) or Liferay DXP (7.1 fix pack 27 or higher, 7.2 fix pack 17 or higher, 7.3 service pack 3 or higher, or 7.4 GA1 or higher).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42121?

More information about CVE-2022-42121 can be found on the Liferay website, the Liferay official issue tracker, and the Liferay developer portal.

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