CVE-2009-3742

Name: CVE-2009-3742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-01-07T20:30:00.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Liferay Portal before 5.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p_p_id parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Liferay Portal before 5.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p_p_id parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Liferay	Liferay Portal	<= 5.2.3

References

http://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPS-6034Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/750796Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPS-6034Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/750796Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3742?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Liferay Portal before 5.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p_p_id parameter.

How severe is CVE-2009-3742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3742?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-3742?

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Source: NVD / NIST