CVE-2022-38512

Name: CVE-2022-38512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-22T01:15:11.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38512 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Translation module in Liferay Portal v7.4.3.12 through v7.4.3.36, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 8 through 36 does not check permissions before allowing a user to export a web content for translation, allowing attackers to download a web content page's XLIFF translation file via crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Translation module in Liferay Portal v7.4.3.12 through v7.4.3.36, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 8 through 36 does not check permissions before allowing a user to export a web content for translation, allowing attackers to download a web content page's XLIFF translation file via crafted URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

42.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Liferay	Dxp	7.4	Update 10
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.4.3.12, <= 7.4.3.36	—

References

http://liferay.comProduct
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-38512Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://liferay.comProduct
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-38512Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38512?

How severe is CVE-2022-38512?

CVE-2022-38512 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38512?

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Source: NVD / NIST