CVE-2023-42498

CVSS 3.1 Score 9.6 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 21, 2024
Updated: Feb 22, 2024
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-42498 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Liferay Portal versions 7.4.3.8 through 7.4.3.97, as well as Liferay DXP 2023.Q3 before patch 5, and 7.4 update 4 through 92. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by manipulating the "_com_liferay_portal_language_override_web_internal_portlet_PLOPortlet_key" parameter on the Language Override edit screen. The base severity of this vulnerability is classified as CRITICAL with a CVSS score of 9.6, indicating a high risk to organizations. To remediate this vulnerability, users should apply the necessary patches and updates provided by Liferay.

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