CVE-2025-43733
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.132 and Liferay DXP versions 2025.Q1.0 through 2025.Q1.7. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 18, 2025, and allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject JavaScript code via the content page's name field (NVD, Liferay Security).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a reflected XSS (CWE-79) with a CVSS v4.0 score of 2.3 (LOW), with the vector string CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N. The malicious payload is reflected and executed within the user's browser when viewing the 'document View Usages' page (Liferay Security).

Impact

When exploited, the vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser session, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or session hijacking (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been fixed in Liferay Portal master branch and Liferay DXP versions 2025.Q2.0, 2025.Q1.8, and 2024.Q1.17. Users are advised to upgrade to these fixed versions (Liferay Security).

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