Vulnerability identifier: #VU68489
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Liferay Enterprise Portal
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: Liferay
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the Layout module's page template upgrade process within the "Name" field. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Liferay Enterprise Portal: 7.1.3 - 7.1.3 ga4, 7.2.0 - 7.2.1 ga2, 7.3.0 ga1 - 7.3.7 ga8, 7.4.0 - 7.4.3.4 ga4
External links
http://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/125297895
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.