CVE-2011-1503

Name: CVE-2011-1503
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-05-07T19:55:00.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1503 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XSL Content portlet in Liferay Portal Community Edition (CE) 5.x and 6.x before 6.0.6 GA, when Apache Tomcat or Oracle GlassFish is used, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary (1) XSL and (2) XML files via a file:/// URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XSL Content portlet in Liferay Portal Community Edition (CE) 5.x and 6.x before 6.0.6 GA, when Apache Tomcat or Oracle GlassFish is used, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary (1) XSL and (2) XML files via a file:/// URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.40%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 5.1.0, <= 5.1.2
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 5.2.0, <= 5.2.3
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.5

References

http://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPS-13762Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://issues.liferay.com/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?version=10656&styleName=Html&projectId=10952Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/29/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/11/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPS-13762Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://issues.liferay.com/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?version=10656&styleName=Html&projectId=10952Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/29/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/11/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1503?

How severe is CVE-2011-1503?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1503 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1503?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST