CVE-2021-33321

Name: CVE-2021-33321
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-03T19:15:08.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33321 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure default configuration in Liferay Portal 6.2.3 through 7.3.2, and Liferay DXP before 7.3, allows remote attackers to enumerate user email address via the forgot password functionality. The portal.property login.secure.forgot.password should be defaulted to true.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure default configuration in Liferay Portal 6.2.3 through 7.3.2, and Liferay DXP before 7.3, allows remote attackers to enumerate user email address via the forgot password functionality. The portal.property login.secure.forgot.password should be defaulted to true.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-640

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Liferay	Dxp	< 7.3
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 6.2.3, < 7.3.3

References

https://help.liferay.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050785632Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120748055Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://help.liferay.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050785632Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120748055Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33321?

How severe is CVE-2021-33321?

CVE-2021-33321 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33321?

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