How severe is GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2?

GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 affects the following packages: com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2?

Update com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom to 7.4.3.112 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2?

GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.3%, placing it in the 18th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2?

GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 is classified as CWE-1393 (CWE-1393). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 was published on September 15, 2025 and was last updated on September 16, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

Liferay Portal Uses Default Password

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs18th percentile — riskier than 18% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.111, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions does not limit access to APIs before a user has changed their initial password, which allows remote users to access and edit content via the API.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom`	≥ 7.4.0&&< 7.4.3.112	7.4.3.112`com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom:7.4.3.112`

Affected Products

2 products · 118 configurations

Application

digital experience platformliferay

≥ 2023.q3.1 && < 2023.q3.5

3 versions

7.37.42023.q4.0

Application

liferay portalliferay

< 7.4.3.112

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom to 7.4.3.112 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-43xf-59vr-g4f2 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.111, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions does not limit access to APIs before a user has changed their initial password, which allows remote users to access and edit content via the API.

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