Vulnerability Description
The Portal Security module in Liferay Portal 7.2.1 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 90, 7.1 before fix pack 17 and 7.2 before fix pack 5 does not correctly import users from LDAP, which allows remote attackers to prevent a legitimate user from authenticating by attempting to sign in as a user that exist in LDAP.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liferay | Liferay Portal | <= 7.2.1 |
| Liferay | Digital Experience Platform | 7.0 |
References
- http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
- https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17191Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisheVendor Advisory
- http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
- https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17191Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisheVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38266?
CVE-2021-38266 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Portal Security module in Liferay Portal 7.2.1 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 90, 7.1 before fix pack 17 and 7.2 before fix pack 5 does not correctly import users from LDAP, whic...
How severe is CVE-2021-38266?
CVE-2021-38266 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-2021-38266?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Liferay Liferay Portal, Liferay Digital Experience Platform.