CVE-2025-43792: Liferay Portal com.liferay.portal.kernel Package Vulnerability Allows Data Exfiltration
Summary
CVE-2025-43792: Liferay Portal has External Control of System or Configuration Settings. Affects com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.kernel versions < 130.0.1. Fixed in 130.0.1. How to fix ↓
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Background
The com.liferay.portal.kernel package is a core component of the Liferay Portal, a popular open-source platform for building web applications and managing content. This package provides essential functionalities for portal operations, including user management, content management, and system configuration. However, certain versions of this package are vulnerable to a security flaw that can be exploited by remote authenticated users, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability exists in Liferay Portal versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.105, older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP versions 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, and 7.3 GA through update 35. It stems from improper handling of the remote address of the live site from the database, allowing attackers to exfiltrate data to a server they control by manipulating specific parameters. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must obtain the staging server's shared secret and add their server to the staging server's whitelist.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
130.0.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, ensure that the staging server's shared secret is kept secure and restrict access to the staging server's whitelist to trusted IP addresses only. This can help mitigate the risk of unauthorized access until the package is updated.
Conclusion
CVE-2025-43792 poses a significant risk to users of the Liferay Portal's com.liferay.portal.kernel package. It is crucial to update to the patched version to mitigate the risk of data exfiltration. Implementing workarounds can provide temporary relief, but a permanent fix through updates is highly recommended.
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FAQ
CVE-2025-43792 is a security vulnerability in the Liferay Portal's com.liferay.portal.kernel package that allows remote authenticated users to exfiltrate data.
Affected versions include Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.105, older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP versions 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4.
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If immediate updates are not possible, implement strict access controls on your staging server and ensure that the shared secret is secure to minimize risks.
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access and exfiltration, potentially compromising sensitive information and impacting the integrity of the application.
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