CVE-2022-38901

Name: CVE-2022-38901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-19T02:15:09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Document and Media module - file upload functionality in Liferay Digital Experience Platform 7.3.10 SP3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JS script or HTML into the description field of uploaded svg file.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Document and Media module - file upload functionality in Liferay Digital Experience Platform 7.3.10 SP3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JS script or HTML into the description field of uploaded svg file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Liferay	Dxp	>= 7.0, < 7.3	—
Liferay	Dxp	7.3	—
Liferay	Dxp	7.4	Update 1
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.3.5, <= 7.4.3.28	—

References

http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
https://drive.proton.me/urls/D27RQ14NGW#b71d8XrBl2MuThird Party Advisory
https://www.offensity.com/en/blog/authenticated-persistent-xss-in-liferay-dxp-cms-cve-2022-38901-and-cve-2022-38902/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
https://drive.proton.me/urls/D27RQ14NGW#b71d8XrBl2MuThird Party Advisory
https://www.offensity.com/en/blog/authenticated-persistent-xss-in-liferay-dxp-cms-cve-2022-38901-and-cve-2022-38902/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38901?

How severe is CVE-2022-38901?

CVE-2022-38901 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38901?

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