CVE-2020-24554: Open Redirect in Liferay Portal
Summary
CVE-2020-24554: Open Redirect in Liferay Portal. Affects com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom versions < 7.3.3. Fixed in 7.3.3. How to fix ↓
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Background
Liferay Portal is an open-source enterprise portal platform that provides a comprehensive suite of tools and features for building and managing web applications. It is widely used for creating intranets, extranets, and other collaborative websites. The package 'com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom' is a Maven package that contains the necessary dependencies for Liferay Portal.
Vulnerability Detail
The redirect module in Liferay Portal before version 7.3.3 is vulnerable to an open redirect attack. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack by repeatedly requesting pages that do not exist. The redirect module does not limit the number of URLs resulting in a 404 error that is recorded. As a result, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to exhaust server resources and disrupt the availability of the application.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 7.4.3.132 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
7.3.3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to Liferay Portal version 7.3.3 or later.
Conclusion
The open redirect vulnerability in Liferay Portal before version 7.3.3 can lead to denial of service attacks and potential phishing attempts. It is crucial to upgrade to the fixed version and apply the necessary dependencies to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
An open redirect vulnerability occurs when a web application allows an attacker to redirect users to external URLs. This can be exploited to trick users into visiting malicious websites or phishing pages.
The open redirect vulnerability in Liferay Portal can be used to launch denial of service attacks, causing the application to become unavailable for legitimate users. It can also be leveraged in phishing attacks to deceive users and steal sensitive information.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability at the time of this report. However, it is crucial to apply the recommended fix to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
No, only versions before 7.3.3 are affected by this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to version 7.3.3 or later to address the issue.
You can find more information about the fix and the vulnerability in the advisory published on the GitHub Advisory Database: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2021/05/GHSA-mg53-xr8m-86hw/GHSA-mg53-xr8m-86hw.json
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