CVE-2024-25606: Com.liferay.util.java Liferay Portal Has An XXE Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2024-25606 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) liferay portal has an xxe vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Com.liferay.util.java libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal has an xxe vulnerability in java2wsddtask._format. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.0.0, 7.4.3.8, 7.3.10.u12, 7.4.13.u4, 7.2.10.fp20.
CVE-2024-25606 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 8.0
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2024-25606
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.util.java dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
<artifactId>com.liferay.util.java</artifactId>
<version>14.0.0</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
<artifactId>release.portal.bom</artifactId>
<version>7.4.3.8</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
<artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
<version>7.3.10.u12</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
<artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
<version>7.4.13.u4</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
<artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
<version>7.2.10.fp20</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay.portalHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-25606, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.liferay.portalAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Com.liferay.util.java in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.0.0), 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Com.liferay.util.java, 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
CVE-2024-25606 Affected Com.liferay.util.java Versions
5 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.util.java
|
Maven |
< 14.0.0
|
14.0.0
|
|
com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom
|
Maven |
< 7.4.3.8
|
7.4.3.8
|
|
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
|
Maven |
≥ 7.3.0
< 7.3.10.u12
|
7.3.10.u12
|
|
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
|
Maven |
≥ 7.4.0
< 7.4.13.u4
|
7.4.13.u4
|
|
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
|
Maven |
< 7.2.10.fp20
|
7.2.10.fp20
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-869h-qhfx-w939",
"modified" : "2024-12-11T19:38:12Z",
"published" : "2024-02-20T09:30:32Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2024-25606" ],
"summary" : "Liferay Portal has an XXE vulnerability in Java2WsddTask._format",
"details" : "XXE vulnerability in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.7, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 4, 7.3 before update 12, 7.2 before fix pack 20, and older unsupported versions allows attackers with permission to deploy widgets/portlets/extensions to obtain sensitive information or consume system resources via the Java2WsddTask._format method.",
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"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25606"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/cve-2024-25606"
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