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CVE-2025-43797

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.23%

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CVE-2025-43797 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions, the default membership type of a newly created site is “Open” which allows any registered users to become a member of the site. A remote attacker with site membership can potentially view, add or edit content on the site.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions, the default membership type of a newly created site is “Open” which allows any registered users to become a member of the site. A remote attacker with site membership can potentially view, add or edit content on the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.4/10

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

CVSS 4.0
5.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.23%

13.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LiferayDigital Experience Platform< 7.3—
LiferayDigital Experience Platform>= 2023.q3.1, < 2023.q3.5—
LiferayDigital Experience Platform7.3—
LiferayDigital Experience Platform7.4Update20
LiferayDigital Experience Platform2023.q4.0—
LiferayLiferay Portal< 7.4.3.112—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43797?
In Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions, the default membership type of a newly created site is “Open” which allows any registered users to become a member of the site. A remote attacker with site membership can potentially view, add or edit content on the site.
How severe is CVE-2025-43797?
CVE-2025-43797 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43797?
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