CVE-2022-42110

Name: CVE-2022-42110
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-15T00:15:12.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42110 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Announcements module in Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.2, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 27, 7.2 before fix pack 17, and 7.3 before service pack 3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Announcements module in Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.2, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 27, 7.2 before fix pack 17, and 7.3 before service pack 3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

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

0.56%

42.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.1.0, <= 7.4.2
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.1
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.2
Liferay	Dxp	7.3

References

https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17403Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-42110Vendor Advisory
https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17403Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-42110Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42110?

How severe is CVE-2022-42110?

CVE-2022-42110 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42110?

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