How severe is GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr?

GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr affects the following packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.taglib (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr?

Update com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.taglib to 17.0.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr in my Maven dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr 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-vhcr-hgc8-29qr?

GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.2%, placing it in the 12th 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-vhcr-hgc8-29qr?

GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr was published on August 18, 2025 and was last updated on December 20, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

Liferay Portal Vulnerable to Cross-Site ScriptingGHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr

Fix: liferay/liferay-portal@2135a88

GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.taglib. A fix is available for com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.taglib — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asCVE-2025-43733

Published

Aug 18, 2025

Updated

Dec 20, 2025

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 6, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

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-vhcr-hgc8-29qr.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs12th percentile — riskier than 12% 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:com.liferay.layout.taglib

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

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Liferay Portal 7.4.3.132, and Liferay DXP 2025.Q1.0 through 2025.Q1.7 allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject JavaScript code via the content page's name field. This malicious payload is then reflected and executed within the user's browser when viewing the "document View Usages" page.

Liferay Portal is fixed on the master branch from commit 2135a88.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.taglib`	all versions	17.0.0`com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.taglib:17.0.0`

Affected Products

2 products · 2 configurations

Application

digital experience platformliferay

≥ 2025.Q1.0 && < 2025.Q1.8

range

Application

liferay portalliferay

1 version

7.4.3.132

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:com.liferay.layout.taglib, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.taglib to 17.0.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-vhcr-hgc8-29qr is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.