How severe is GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9?

GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 affects the following packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9?

Update com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web to 6.0.143 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 in my Maven dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 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-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 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-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9?

GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.2%, placing it in the 14th 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-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9?

GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 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-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 was published on September 9, 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 is vulnerable to XSS attack through its search bar portletGHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9

Fix: liferay/liferay-portal@f6483b5

GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web. A fix is available for com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asCVE-2025-43781

Published

Sep 9, 2025

Updated

Dec 20, 2025

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 10, 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-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs14th percentile — riskier than 14% 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.portal.search.web

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 Liferay Portal 7.4.3.110 through 7.4.3.128, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q3.1 through 2024.Q3.8, 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.13 and 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL in search bar portlet

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web`	≥ 6.0.125&&< 6.0.143	6.0.143`com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web:6.0.143`

Affected Products

2 products · 4 configurations

Application

digital experience platformliferay

≥ 2024.Q3.0 && ≤ 2024.q2.13

range

Application

liferay portalliferay

≥ 7.4.0 && < 7.4.3.129

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:com.liferay.portal.search.web, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.search.web to 6.0.143 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-x5fw-8xgx-q6c9 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.