CVE-2023-33940: XSS

Published May 24, 2023
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IFrame type Remote Apps in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.30, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 31 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Remote App's IFrame URL.

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom>=7.4.0<7.4.3.31
7.4.3.31
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update1
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.4.0<=7.4.3.30
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update10
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update11
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update12
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update13
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update14
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update15
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update16
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update17
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update18
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update19
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update2
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update20
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update21
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update22
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update23
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update24
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update25
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update26
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update27
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update28
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update29
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update3
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update30
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update4
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update5
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update6
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update7
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update8
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.4.3.31
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Liferay Portal / Liferay DXP 7.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.3.31

Event History

May 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
03:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?

The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-33940.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33940?

The severity of CVE-2023-33940 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does the vulnerability in CVE-2023-33940 work?

The vulnerability in CVE-2023-33940 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Remote App's IFrame URL.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-33940?

The affected software versions are Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.30, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 31.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in CVE-2023-33940?

To fix the vulnerability in CVE-2023-33940, update to the latest version of Liferay Portal or Liferay DXP.

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