CVE-2022-26594

Name: CVE-2022-26594
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-15T16:15:07.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26594 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Liferay Portal 7.3.5 through 7.4.0, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before service pack 3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a form field's help text to (1) Forms module's form builder, or (2) App Builder module's object form view's form builder.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Liferay Portal 7.3.5 through 7.4.0, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before service pack 3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a form field's help text to (1) Forms module's form builder, or (2) App Builder module's object form view's form builder.

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

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.3.5, < 7.3.7
Liferay	Liferay Portal	7.4.0

References

http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-26594-xss-vulnerability-with-form-field-help-textPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-26594-xss-vulnerability-with-form-field-help-textPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26594?

How severe is CVE-2022-26594?

CVE-2022-26594 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26594?

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