CVE-2023-33942: XSS
First published: Wed May 24 2023(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Content Display widget's article selector in Liferay Liferay Portal 7.4.3.50, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 50 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into a web content article's `Title` field.
Credit: security@liferay.com security@liferay.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom | =7.4.3.50 | 7.4.3.51 |
| Liferay Digital Experience Platform | =7.4-update50 | |
| Liferay Liferay Portal | =7.4.3.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-33942?
CVE-2023-33942 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Content Display widget's article selector in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.50 and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 50.
How does CVE-2023-33942 affect Liferay Portal?
CVE-2023-33942 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into a web content article's `Title` field.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-33942?
CVE-2023-33942 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can the CVE-2023-33942 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2023-33942 vulnerability can be exploited by injecting a crafted payload into the `Title` field of a web content article.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-33942?
Yes, upgrading to the latest version of Liferay Portal or Liferay DXP that includes the patch for this vulnerability will fix CVE-2023-33942.
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