Insecure File Upload in Liferay Portal 6.2.5
CVE-2021-33990

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Liferay
Status
Liferay Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 April 2023

What is CVE-2021-33990?

The Liferay Portal version 6.2.5 contains an vulnerability that allows unauthorized file uploads through specific requests when the frmfolders.html page is present. This vulnerability raises concerns about the integrity of the platform, as it may enable a malicious actor to exploit insufficient access controls and upload malicious files, leading to unauthorized actions within the system. It is crucial for users of Liferay Portal to address this issue to safeguard their environments.

References

https://github.com/fu2x2000/Liferay_exploit_Poc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171701/Liferay-Porta...

EPSS Score

58% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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