CVE-2021-33327

Name: CVE-2021-33327
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-03T19:15:08.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33327 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Portlet Configuration module in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.3.3, and Liferay DXP 7.0 fix pack pack 93 and 94, 7.1 fix pack 18, and 7.2 before fix pack 8, does not properly check user permission, which allows remote authenticated users to view the Guest and User role even if "Role Visibility" is enabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Portlet Configuration module in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.3.3, and Liferay DXP 7.0 fix pack pack 93 and 94, 7.1 fix pack 18, and 7.2 before fix pack 8, does not properly check user permission, which allows remote authenticated users to view the Guest and User role even if "Role Visibility" is enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.0	Fix Pack 93
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.1	Fix Pack 18
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.2	—
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.2.0, < 7.3.4	—

References

https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17075Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120747840Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17075Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120747840Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33327?

How severe is CVE-2021-33327?

CVE-2021-33327 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33327?

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