CVE-2021-33331

Name: CVE-2021-33331
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-03T21:15:08.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33331 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Open redirect vulnerability in the Notifications module in Liferay Portal 7.0.0 through 7.3.1, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 94, 7.1 before fix pack 19 and 7.2 before fix pack 8, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs via the 'redirect' parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in the Notifications module in Liferay Portal 7.0.0 through 7.3.1, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 94, 7.1 before fix pack 19 and 7.2 before fix pack 8, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs via the 'redirect' parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

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	>= 7.0.0, < 7.3.2

References

https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17022Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120747627Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17022Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120747627Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33331?

How severe is CVE-2021-33331?

CVE-2021-33331 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33331?

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