CVE-2021-33322

Name: CVE-2021-33322
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-03T19:15:08.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33322 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Liferay Portal 7.3.0 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 96, 7.1 before fix pack 18, and 7.2 before fix pack 5, password reset tokens are not invalidated after a user changes their password, which allows remote attackers to change the user’s password via the old password reset token.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Liferay Portal 7.3.0 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 96, 7.1 before fix pack 18, and 7.2 before fix pack 5, password reset tokens are not invalidated after a user changes their password, which allows remote attackers to change the user’s password via the old password reset token.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-613

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.0
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.1
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.2
Liferay	Liferay Portal	< 7.3.1

References

https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-16981Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120748020Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-16981Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120748020Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33322?

How severe is CVE-2021-33322?

CVE-2021-33322 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33322?

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