CVE-2021-29043

Name: CVE-2021-29043
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-17T11:15:07.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29043 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Portal Store module in Liferay Portal 7.0.0 through 7.3.5, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 97, 7.1 before fix pack 21, 7.2 before fix pack 10 and 7.3 before fix pack 1 does not obfuscate the S3 store's proxy password, which allows attackers to steal the proxy password via man-in-the-middle attacks or shoulder surfing.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Portal Store module in Liferay Portal 7.0.0 through 7.3.5, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 97, 7.1 before fix pack 21, 7.2 before fix pack 10 and 7.3 before fix pack 1 does not obfuscate the S3 store's proxy password, which allows attackers to steal the proxy password via man-in-the-middle attacks or shoulder surfing.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.0	—
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.1	Fix Pack 1
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.2	—
Liferay	Dxp	7.3	—
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.3.5	—

References

http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120743515Vendor Advisory
http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120743515Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29043?

How severe is CVE-2021-29043?

CVE-2021-29043 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29043?

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