CVE-2021-38264

Name: CVE-2021-38264
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-03T00:15:07.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38264 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Taglib module in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 and 7.4.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the management toolbar search via the `keywords` parameter. This issue is caused by an incomplete fix in CVE-2021-35463.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Taglib module in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 and 7.4.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the management toolbar search via the `keywords` parameter. This issue is caused by an incomplete fix in CVE-2021-35463.

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

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Liferay	Liferay Portal	7.4.0
Liferay	Liferay Portal	7.4.1

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38264?

How severe is CVE-2021-38264?

CVE-2021-38264 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38264?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-38264?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST