CVE-2023-33943: XSS

Published May 24, 2023
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Account module in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.21 through 7.4.3.62, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 21 through 62 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into a user's (1) First Name, (2) Middle Name, (3) Last Name, or (4) Job Title text field.

Affected Software

44 affected componentsFixes available
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom>=7.4.3.21<7.4.3.63
7.4.3.63
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update21
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update62
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.4.3.21<=7.4.3.62
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-update30
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update31
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update32
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update33
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update34
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update35
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update36
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update37
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update38
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update39
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update40
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update41
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update42
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update43
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update44
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update45
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update46
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update47
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update48
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update49
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update50
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update51
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update52
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update53
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update54
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update55
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update56
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update57
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update58
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update59
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update60
Liferay Digital Experience Platform=7.4-update61

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 7.4.3.63
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.4.3.62
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.4 update 21 through 62

Event History

May 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
03:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33943?

The severity of CVE-2023-33943 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2023-33943 impact Liferay Portal?

CVE-2023-33943 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into a user's First Name, Middle Name, or Last Name fields in Liferay Portal, potentially impacting the security and integrity of the affected user's account.

3

Which versions of Liferay Portal are affected by CVE-2023-33943?

Liferay Portal versions 7.4.3.21 through 7.4.3.62 are affected by CVE-2023-33943.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-33943?

To fix CVE-2023-33943, it is recommended to update Liferay Portal to a version that includes the security patch which addresses this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33943?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33943 at the following URL: https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/cve-2023-33943

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