CVE-2025-62253: Com.liferay.layout.admin.web Liferay Portal Vulnerable To Open Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2pwh-9q9q-5r9c
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CWE-601
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-62253 is a MODERATE liferay portal vulnerable to open vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Com.liferay.layout.admin.web libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal vulnerable to open redirect via the _com_liferay_layout_admin_web_portlet_grouppagesportlet_redirect parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.157.

CVE-2025-62253 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-62253
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2pwh-9q9q-5r9c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Com.liferay.layout.admin.web
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-62253

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.layout.admin.web dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.admin.web fixed: 5.0.157 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.layout.admin.web</artifactId>
    <version>5.0.157</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-62253, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Com.liferay.layout.admin.web in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.157), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Com.liferay.layout.admin.web, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Open redirect vulnerability in page administration in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.97, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external URLs via the _com_liferay_layout_admin_web_portlet_GroupPagesPortlet_redirect parameter.

CVE-2025-62253 Affected Com.liferay.layout.admin.web Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.157
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.admin.web
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.layout.admin.web
Maven
≥ 5.0.8
< 5.0.157
5.0.157

References

NVD — CVE-2025-62253 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62253
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/2835554ffe37ac4ba3b794e6d6c0bfd1dc8db301
Com.liferay.layout.admin.web Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-17838 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-17838
Com.liferay.layout.admin.web Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-62253

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62253?
CVE-2025-62253 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.layout.admin.web involving Liferay Portal Vulnerable to Open Redirect via the _com_liferay_layout_admin_web_portlet_GroupPagesPortlet_redirect parameter under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Com.liferay.layout.admin.web versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.157 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.admin.web.
What version fixes CVE-2025-62253?
Upgrading to 5.0.157 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.layout.admin.web affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.admin.web is affected in releases prior to 5.0.157. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.157 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-62253?
CVE-2025-62253 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-62253?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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