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CVE-2022-28982: 
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Liferay Portal versions 7.3.3 through 7.4.2 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before service pack 3. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the name of a tag (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the tag name functionality of Liferay Portal and DXP. It is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 MEDIUM severity. The vulnerability specifically affects the asset tags selector component, where input validation for tag names is insufficient (NVD).

Impact

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the user's browser. This could potentially lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the authenticated user (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users of affected versions should upgrade to Liferay Portal versions after 7.4.2 or Liferay DXP 7.3 service pack 3 or later, which contain fixes for this vulnerability (CVE).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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