Liferay Portal/DXP Asset Author First Name/Middle Name/Last Name cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Liferay Portal and DXP. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Asset Author Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument First Name/Middle Name/Last Name results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-43811. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Liferay Portal and DXP (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component Asset Author Handler. The manipulation of the argument First Name/Middle Name/Last Name with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the related asset selector in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.50 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.4, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.7, and 7.4 update 50 through update 92 allows remote authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into an asset author’s (1) First Name, (2) Middle Name, or (3) Last Name text field.

The advisory is shared at liferay.dev. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-43811 since 04/17/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

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-2025-2151). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Liferay Portal
  • Liferay DXP

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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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
09/30/2025 +166 days Advisory disclosed
09/30/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/12/2025 +73 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: liferay.dev
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43811 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43811
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-326361
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2151 - Liferay Portal und DXP: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/30/2025 08:39
Updated: 12/12/2025 02:04
Changes: 09/30/2025 08:39 (66), 09/30/2025 12:40 (7), 12/12/2025 02:04 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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