Vulnerability Description
The Layout module in Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.3.2, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 19, and 7.2 before fix pack 6, exposes the CSRF token in URLs, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain the token and conduct Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks via the p_auth parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liferay | Digital Experience Platform | 7.1 |
| Liferay | Liferay Portal | >= 7.1.0, <= 7.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17030Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisheVendor Advisory
- https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17030Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisheVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-33338?
CVE-2021-33338 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Layout module in Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.3.2, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 19, and 7.2 before fix pack 6, exposes the CSRF token in URLs, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to ...
How severe is CVE-2021-33338?
CVE-2021-33338 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-33338?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Liferay Digital Experience Platform, Liferay Liferay Portal.