CVE-2025-43791: Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5c6v-fqcw-w6q5
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-43791 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.167.

CVE-2025-43791 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-43791
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5c6v-fqcw-w6q5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-43791

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type 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.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type fixed: 6.0.167 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.167</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-2025-43791, 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.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.0.167), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type, 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Liferay Portal 7.3.0 through 7.4.3.111, 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 36 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into a "Rich Text" type field to (1) a web content structure, (2) a Documents and Media Document Type , or (3) custom assets that uses the Data Engine's module Rich Text field.

CVE-2025-43791 Affected Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.167
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type
Maven
< 6.0.167
6.0.167

References

NVD — CVE-2025-43791 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43791
Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43791

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43791?
CVE-2025-43791 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type involving Liferay Portal vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.167 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type.
What version fixes CVE-2025-43791?
Upgrading to 6.0.167 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.dynamic.data.mapping.form.field.type is affected in releases prior to 6.0.167. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.167 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-43791?
CVE-2025-43791 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-43791?
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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