CVE-2022-42114: XSS Vulnerability in Liferay Roles Admin Web and DXP
Summary
CVE-2022-42114: Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP Vulnerable to XSS via the Role Module. Affects com.liferay:com.liferay.roles.admin.web versions < 5.0.48. Fixed in 5.0.48. How to fix ↓
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Background
Liferay Roles Admin Web is a component of Liferay Portal, which is a popular open-source platform for building web applications and managing content. It provides functionalities for managing user roles and permissions within the portal. The vulnerability in question affects the Role module's edit role assignees page, allowing for potential exploitation through cross-site scripting (XSS). This can lead to unauthorized script execution, compromising the integrity of the web application.
Vulnerability Detail
A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Role module's edit role assignees page in Liferay Roles Admin Web prior to version 5.0.48 and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 37. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, which can lead to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, indicating its nature as an XSS issue.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
5.0.48
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If immediate patching is not feasible, consider implementing input validation and sanitization on the affected pages to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks. This can include encoding user inputs and restricting the types of content that can be submitted.
Conclusion
The CVE-2022-42114 vulnerability poses a moderate risk to users of Liferay Roles Admin Web and Liferay DXP. It is crucial to update to the latest patched versions to protect against potential XSS attacks. Implementing workarounds can provide temporary relief, but a permanent fix through updates is recommended.
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FAQ
CVE-2022-42114 is a vulnerability in Liferay Roles Admin Web and Liferay DXP that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By simply analyzing your pom.xml, you can check for vulnerabilities without needing to install any software.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized script execution, session hijacking, and data theft, posing significant security risks to users and applications.
Yes, implementing input validation and sanitization on the affected pages can help reduce the risk of XSS attacks until a patch can be applied.
You can update your Maven dependencies by modifying your pom.xml file to include the patched versions of the affected packages as shown in the 'how_to_fix' section.
