CVE-2025-43809: Com.liferay.portal.impl Liferay Portal Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-697h-3q6m-jwp4
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CWE-352
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-43809 is a MODERATE liferay portal cross-site request forgery vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Com.liferay.portal.impl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal cross-site request forgery (csrf) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 101.0.0.

CVE-2025-43809 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-43809
GHSA Identifier GHSA-697h-3q6m-jwp4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Com.liferay.portal.impl
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-43809

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.portal.impl 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.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl fixed: 101.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.portal.impl</artifactId>
    <version>101.0.0</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.portal

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-43809, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay.portal

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Com.liferay.portal.impl in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 101.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay.portal 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Com.liferay.portal.impl, 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

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the server (license) registration page in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.111, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.7, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.9, 7.4 GA through update 92, and older unsupported versions allows remote attackers to register a server license via the 'orderUuid' parameter.

CVE-2025-43809 Affected Com.liferay.portal.impl Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
101.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl
maven/com.liferay.portal/com.liferay.portal.impl
Maven
< 101.0.0
101.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-43809 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43809
Com.liferay.portal.impl Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43809

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43809?
CVE-2025-43809 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.portal.impl involving Liferay Portal Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Com.liferay.portal.impl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 101.0.0 across affected packages: com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl.
What version fixes CVE-2025-43809?
Upgrading to 101.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.portal.impl affected?
Yes, com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl is affected in releases prior to 101.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 101.0.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-43809?
CVE-2025-43809 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-43809?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay.portal'. 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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