Vulnerability Description
The JSON web services in Liferay Portal 7.3.4 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 97, 7.1 before fix pack 20 and 7.2 before fix pack 10 may provide overly verbose error messages, which allows remote attackers to use the contents of error messages to help launch another, more focused attacks via crafted inputs.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liferay | Digital Experience Platform | < 7.0 |
| Liferay | Liferay Portal | <= 7.3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisheVendor Advisory
- http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisheVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-29040?
CVE-2021-29040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The JSON web services in Liferay Portal 7.3.4 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 97, 7.1 before fix pack 20 and 7.2 before fix pack 10 may provide overly verbose error messages, which al...
How severe is CVE-2021-29040?
CVE-2021-29040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Liferay Digital Experience Platform, Liferay Liferay Portal.