CVE-2022-42121

Name: CVE-2022-42121
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-15T01:15:12.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42121 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A SQL injection vulnerability in the Layout module in Liferay Portal 7.1.3 through 7.4.3.4, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 27, 7.2 before fix pack 17, 7.3 before service pack 3, and 7.4 GA allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted payload injected into a page template's 'Name' field.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A SQL injection vulnerability in the Layout module in Liferay Portal 7.1.3 through 7.4.3.4, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 27, 7.2 before fix pack 17, 7.3 before service pack 3, and 7.4 GA allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted payload injected into a page template's 'Name' field.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.1.3, <= 7.4.3.4	—
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.1	—
Liferay	Digital Experience Platform	7.2	—
Liferay	Dxp	7.3	—
Liferay	Dxp	7.4	Ga1
Liferay	Liferay Portal	>= 7.1.0, <= 7.4.2	—

References

http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17414Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-42121Vendor Advisory
http://liferay.comVendor Advisory
https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17414Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-42121Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42121?

How severe is CVE-2022-42121?

CVE-2022-42121 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42121?

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