CVE-2025-43773: Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl Liferay Portal Allows Improper Access Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-876g-49r6-33qj
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-43773 is a MODERATE liferay portal allows improper access vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal allows improper access through the expandotablelocalservice. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.93.

CVE-2025-43773 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-43773
GHSA Identifier GHSA-876g-49r6-33qj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-43773

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.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:com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl fixed: 6.0.93 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.93</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-2025-43773, 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.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.0.93), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.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

Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.132, and Liferay DXP 2025.Q2.0, 2025.Q1.0 through 2025.Q1.14, 2024.Q4.0 through 2024.Q4.7, 2024.Q3.0 through 2024.Q3.13, 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.13, 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.18 and 7.4 GA through update 92 has a security vulnerability that allowing for improper access through the expandoTableLocalService.

CVE-2025-43773 Affected Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.93
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl
Maven
< 6.0.93
6.0.93

References

NVD — CVE-2025-43773 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43773
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/1cbc4b615c270ce986b7fa1835ed196a11ac3234
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/58849cc83348af289944c874301e16e039ae4270
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/8eacaaa1e3552648a3e4a0975731641087d186af
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/9f56b195aec5c1c904242206d61f3fe412701941
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/f33cda648a9082567d7de06c27ba9d3583ee8ff5
Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-18262 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-18262
Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43773

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43773?
CVE-2025-43773 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl involving Liferay Portal allows improper access through the expandoTableLocalService under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.93 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl.
What version fixes CVE-2025-43773?
Upgrading to 6.0.93 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.portal.workflow.kaleo.runtime.impl is affected in releases prior to 6.0.93. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.93 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-43773?
CVE-2025-43773 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-43773?
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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