CVE-2022-42119: Liferay Commerce Module XSS Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2022-42119: Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP Vulnerable to XSS via the Commerce Module. Affects com.liferay.commerce:com.liferay.commerce.catalog.web versions < 4.0.8. Fixed in 4.0.8. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Liferay Commerce module is a part of the Liferay platform, which provides a comprehensive suite for building and managing online commerce applications. It offers features such as product catalog management, shopping cart functionality, and customer account management. However, certain versions of this module are vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, which can compromise the security of applications built on the Liferay platform.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the Liferay Commerce module, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of users, data theft, or session hijacking. The affected versions include Liferay Commerce before 4.0.8 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 8. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as moderate, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.0.8
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 user inputs to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks. Additionally, restrict access to the affected functionalities until the update can be applied.
Conclusion
The Liferay Commerce module has a vulnerability that allows for Cross Site Scripting attacks, affecting multiple versions of the software. It is crucial to update to the latest patched versions to ensure the security of applications built on this platform. Implementing workarounds can provide temporary relief until the updates are applied.
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FAQ
XSS is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized actions.
The vulnerability affects Liferay Commerce before version 4.0.8 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 8.
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Implement input validation and sanitization on user inputs as a temporary measure to reduce the risk of XSS attacks.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 5.4, indicating a moderate level of severity.
