Vulnerability Description
Liferay Portal before 7.3.3, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 18 and 7.2 before fix pack 6, does not restrict the size of a multipart/form-data POST action, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct denial-of-service attacks by uploading large files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liferay | Digital Experience Platform | 7.1 |
| Liferay | Liferay Portal | < 7.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17029Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17055Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisheVendor Advisory
- https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17029Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17055Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisheVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15839?
CVE-2020-15839 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Liferay Portal before 7.3.3, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 18 and 7.2 before fix pack 6, does not restrict the size of a multipart/form-data POST action, which allows remote authenticated users ...
How severe is CVE-2020-15839?
CVE-2020-15839 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15839?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Liferay Digital Experience Platform, Liferay Liferay Portal.