LDAP User Authentication Bypass in Liferay Portal and DXP
CVE-2021-38266

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Liferay
Status
Liferay Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2022

What is CVE-2021-38266?

The Portal Security module in Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP lacks proper handling of user imports from LDAP directories. This flaw permits remote attackers to disrupt the authentication process for legitimate users by attempting to sign in with LDAP user credentials. As a result, attackers can effectively block a user's access, leading to potential downtime and operational interruptions.

References

http://liferay.com
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https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabi...
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https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17191
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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