critical
9
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-40191: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 21 2024(Updated: )

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the instance settings for Accounts in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.44 through 7.4.3.97, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3 before patch 6, and 7.4 update 44 through 92 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the “Blocked Email Domains” text field

Credit: security@liferay.com security@liferay.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom>=7.4.3.44<=7.4.3.97
7.4.3.98
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.4.13.u44<=7.4.13.u92
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=2023.Q3<2023.Q3.6
2023.Q3.6
Liferay 7.4 GA>=7.4.3.44<7.4.3.98
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update44
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update45
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update46
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update47
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update48
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update49
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update50
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update51
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update52
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update53
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update54
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update55
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update56
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update57
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update58
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update59
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update60
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update61
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update62
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update63
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update64
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update65
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update66
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update67
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update68
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update69
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update70
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update71
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update72
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update73
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update74
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update75
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update76
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update77
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update78
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update79
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update80
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update81
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update82
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update83
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update84
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update85
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update86
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update87
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update88
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update89
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update90
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update91
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update92
Liferay 7.4 GA=2023.q3.0
Liferay 7.4 GA=2023.q3.1
Liferay 7.4 GA=2023.q3.2
Liferay 7.4 GA=2023.q3.3
Liferay 7.4 GA=2023.q3.4
Liferay 7.4 GA=2023.q3.5

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-40191?

    CVE-2023-40191 is classified as a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, allowing for the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-40191?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-40191, it is recommended to update to versions 7.4.3.98 or 2023.Q3.6 of Liferay Portal or Liferay DXP.

  • What versions of Liferay are affected by CVE-2023-40191?

    CVE-2023-40191 affects Liferay Portal versions from 7.4.3.44 to 7.4.3.97 and Liferay DXP versions before 2023.Q3 patch 6.

  • Can CVE-2023-40191 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-40191 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted payloads injected into vulnerable instances.

  • What impact does CVE-2023-40191 have on users?

    The impact includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information and manipulation of the affected web application due to XSS.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203