critical
9.6
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42498: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 21 2024(Updated: )

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Language Override edit screen in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.8 through 7.4.3.97, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3 before patch 5, and 7.4 update 4 through 92 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the _com_liferay_portal_language_override_web_internal_portlet_PLOPortlet_key parameter.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom>=7.4.3.8<=7.4.3.97
7.4.3.98
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=7.4.13.u4<=7.4.13.u92
maven/com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom>=2023.Q3<2023.Q3.5
2023.Q3.5
Liferay 7.4 GA>=7.4.3.8<7.4.3.98
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update10
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update11
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update12
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update13
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update14
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update15
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update16
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update17
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update18
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update19
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update20
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update21
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update22
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update23
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update24
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update25
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update26
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update27
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update28
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update29
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update30
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update31
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update32
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update33
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update34
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update35
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update36
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update37
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update38
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update39
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update4
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update40
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update41
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update42
Liferay 7.4 GA=7.4-update43
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-update5
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-update6
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-update7
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-update8
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-update9
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42498?

    CVE-2023-42498 is classified as a high severity reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42498?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-42498, update to Liferay Portal version 7.4.3.98 or later, or Liferay DXP version 2023.Q3.5 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2023-42498?

    CVE-2023-42498 affects Liferay Portal versions 7.4.3.8 through 7.4.3.97 and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3 prior to patch 5.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-42498?

    Exploitation of CVE-2023-42498 could allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42498?

    Additional details regarding CVE-2023-42498 can be found in official security advisories from Liferay and related cybersecurity platforms.

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