CVE-2020-7961
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.78%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7961 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Liferay Portal prior to 7.2.1 CE GA2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JSON web services (JSONWS).. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Liferay Portal prior to 7.2.1 CE GA2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JSON web services (JSONWS).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liferay | Liferay Portal | < 7.2.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157254/Liferay-Portal-Java-Unmarshalling-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158392/Liferay-Portal-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilitiesBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/freakout-leveraging-newest-vulnerabilities-for-creating-a-botnet/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157254/Liferay-Portal-Java-Unmarshalling-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158392/Liferay-Portal-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilitiesBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/freakout-leveraging-newest-vulnerabilities-for-creating-a-botnet/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-7961US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7961?
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Liferay Portal prior to 7.2.1 CE GA2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JSON web services (JSONWS).
How severe is CVE-2020-7961?
CVE-2020-7961 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7961?
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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