CVE-2025-43768: Com.liferay.portal.impl Liferay Portal JSONWS API Endpoint Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cv9j-mg9w-v7wm
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CWE-201
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-43768 is a MODERATE liferay portal jsonws api endpoint vulnerability (CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data) affecting Com.liferay.portal.impl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal jsonws api endpoint shares sensitive information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 108.1.1.

CVE-2025-43768 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-43768
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cv9j-mg9w-v7wm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data
Affected Product Com.liferay.portal.impl
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-43768

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: 108.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.portal.impl</artifactId>
    <version>108.1.1</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-2025-43768, 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 108.1.1), 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-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data, where the code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that 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

Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.131, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q4.0 through 2024.Q4.7, 2024.Q3.1 through 2024.Q3.13, 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.13, 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.15 and 7.4 GA through update 92 allows authenticated users without any permissions to access sensitive information of admin users using JSONWS APIs.

CVE-2025-43768 Affected Com.liferay.portal.impl Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
108.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl
maven/com.liferay.portal/com.liferay.portal.impl
Maven
< 108.1.1
108.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-43768 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43768
Com.liferay.portal.impl Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/efdbdbce73605ecd13b1a5e60f5186cc59f09c16
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-18154 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-18154
Com.liferay.portal.impl Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43768

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43768?
CVE-2025-43768 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.portal.impl involving Liferay Portal JSONWS API endpoint shares sensitive information under CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data.
Which Com.liferay.portal.impl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 108.1.1 across affected packages: com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl.
What version fixes CVE-2025-43768?
Upgrading to 108.1.1 (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 108.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 108.1.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-43768?
CVE-2025-43768 is classified under CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data (The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-43768?
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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