CVE-2021-38268

Name: CVE-2021-38268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-02T19:15:07.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38268 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Dynamic Data Mapping module in Liferay Portal 7.0.0 through 7.3.6, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 101, 7.1 before fix pack 21, 7.2 before fix pack 10 and 7.3 before fix pack 2 incorrectly sets default permissions for site members, which allows remote authenticated users with the site member role to add and duplicate forms, via the UI or the API.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Dynamic Data Mapping module in Liferay Portal 7.0.0 through 7.3.6, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 101, 7.1 before fix pack 21, 7.2 before fix pack 10 and 7.3 before fix pack 2 incorrectly sets default permissions for site members, which allows remote authenticated users with the site member role to add and duplicate forms, via the UI or the API.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.6th 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	< 7.2.1	—
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.2	Fix Pack 1
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.3	—
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.0.0, < 7.3.7	—

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38268?

How severe is CVE-2021-38268?

CVE-2021-38268 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38268?

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Source: NVD / NIST