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CVE-2024-38002

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.59%

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CVE-2024-38002 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The workflow component in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36 does not properly check user permissions before updating a workflow definition, which allows remote authenticated users to modify workflow definitions and execute arbitrary code (RCE) via the headless API.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The workflow component in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36 does not properly check user permissions before updating a workflow definition, which allows remote authenticated users to modify workflow definitions and execute arbitrary code (RCE) via the headless API.

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
0.59%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LiferayDigital Experience Platform>= 2023.q3.1, < 2023.q3.9
LiferayDigital Experience Platform>= 2023.q4.0, < 2023.q4.6
LiferayDigital Experience Platform7.3
LiferayDigital Experience Platform7.4
LiferayLiferay Portal>= 7.3.2, <= 7.3.7
LiferayLiferay Portal>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.3.112

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38002?
The workflow component in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36 does not properly check user permissions before updating a workflow definition, which allows remote authenticated users to modify workflow definitions and execute arbitrary code (RCE) via the headless API.
How severe is CVE-2024-38002?
CVE-2024-38002 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38002?
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