CVE-2025-43737: XSS

Published Aug 19, 2025
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Updated

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Liferay Portal 7.4.3.132, and Liferay DXP 2025.Q2.0 through 2025.Q2.8 and 2025.Q1.0 through 2025.Q1.15 allows a remote authenticated user to inject JavaScript code via comliferayjournalwebportletJournalPortletbackURL parameter.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Liferay portal=7.4.3.132
Liferay DXP>=2025.Q2.0<2025.Q2.8, >=2025.Q1.0<2025.Q1.15
maven/com.liferay:com.liferay.journal.web<5.0.196
5.0.196
Liferay Digital Experience Platform>=2025.Q1.0<2025.Q1.16
Liferay Digital Experience Platform>=2025.Q2.0<2025.Q2.9
Liferay Liferay Portal>=7.4.0<=7.4.3.132

Event History

Aug 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43737?

CVE-2025-43737 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-43737?

To fix CVE-2025-43737, upgrade Liferay Portal to version 7.4.3.133 or later and Liferay DXP to version 2025.Q2.9 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-43737?

CVE-2025-43737 affects Liferay Portal version 7.4.3.132 and Liferay DXP versions between 2025.Q1.0 to 2025.Q1.15 and 2025.Q2.0 to 2025.Q2.8.

4

Can CVE-2025-43737 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

No, CVE-2025-43737 requires a remote authenticated user to exploit the reflected XSS vulnerability.

5

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-43737 facilitate?

CVE-2025-43737 can facilitate JavaScript injection attacks, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

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