What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42128?

CVE-2022-42128 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-42128?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-42128. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Digital Experience Platform CVE-2022-42128

MEDIUM

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2022-11-15 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Digital Experience Platform Liferay Portal

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 15, 2022 - 01:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The Hypermedia REST APIs module in Liferay Portal 7.4.1 through 7.4.3.4, and Liferay DXP 7.4 GA does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtain a WikiNode object via the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. The Hypermedia REST APIs module in Liferay Portal 7.4.1 through 7.4.3.4, and Liferay DXP 7.4 GA does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtain a WikiNode object via the WikiNodeResource.getSiteWikiNodeByExternalReferenceCode API. Affected products include: Liferay Digital Experience Platform, Liferay Liferay Portal. Version information: through 7.4.3.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.