VDB-324345 · CVE-2025-43797 · WID-SEC-2025-2064

Liferay Portal/DXP insecure default initialization of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Liferay Portal and DXP. It has been rated as critical. Affected is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in insecure default initialization of resource. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-43797. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Liferay Portal and DXP (version unknown). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1188. The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the administrator, but the default is not secure. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions, the default membership type of a newly created site is “Open” which allows any registered users to become a member of the site. A remote attacker with site membership can potentially view, add or edit content on the site.

The advisory is shared at liferay.dev. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-43797 since 04/17/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/17/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2064). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

Liferay Portal
Liferay DXP

Productinfo

Type

Enterprise Resource Planning Software

Vendor

Liferay

Name

License

open-source

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insecure default initialization of resource
CWE: CWE-1188
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/17/2025 CVE reserved
09/16/2025 +152 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/17/2025 +92 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: liferay.dev
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43797 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43797
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324345
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2064 - Liferay Portal und DXP: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2025 08:09
Updated: 12/17/2025 01:17
Changes: 09/16/2025 08:09 (63), 09/16/2025 16:36 (7), 12/17/2025 01:17 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.