CVE-2021-33990

Liferay Portal 6.2.5 allows Command=FileUpload&Type=File&CurrentFolder=/ requests when frmfolders.html exists

Critical · published April 16, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky file upload vulnerability in Liferay Portal could allow unauthorized file injections — like a stranger slipping a suspicious package under your door without a knock! Think of it like a delivery service that delivers packages without verifying who sent them. If anyone can drop something off, it opens the door for all sorts of trouble! An attacker could potentially upload malicious files directly to your server, leading to serious breaches of security. This means they could execute arbitrary code or host harmful content, putting all your users and data at risk. The consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that delivers packages without verifying who sent them. If anyone can drop something off, it opens the door for all sorts of trouble! Liferay Portal 6.2.5 is vulnerable to file upload requests via specific commands, allowing unauthorized users to upload files without proper authentication checks when certain conditions are met.

What to do

An attacker could potentially upload malicious files directly to your server, leading to serious breaches of security. This means they could execute arbitrary code or host harmful content, putting all your users and data at risk. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! Immediately patch your system to the latest version provided by Liferay, and ensure that proper file upload validations are enforced. Regular audits of file permissions and access controls should also be conducted to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be on your way to securing your portal in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11915 · 96.1th percentile
Published
2023-04-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 APR 00:00Z
    Liferay Portal 6.2.5 allows Command=FileUpload&Type=File&CurrentFolder=/ requests when frmfolders.html exists
    cvelistv5