CVE-2025-2536: Release.dxp.bom Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hrc4-p2h3-pjqw
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-2536 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Release.dxp.bom libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal and liferay dxp vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.4.3.129, 2024.Q1.13, 2024.Q4.0, 2024.Q3.1.

CVE-2025-2536 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-2536
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hrc4-p2h3-pjqw
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 Release.dxp.bom
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-2536

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Release.dxp.bom 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:release.dxp.bom fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom fixed: 7.4.3.129 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.portal.bom</artifactId>
    <version>7.4.3.129</version>
</dependency>
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom fixed: 2024.Q1.13 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
    <version>2024.Q1.13</version>
</dependency>
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom fixed: 2024.Q4.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
    <version>2024.Q4.0</version>
</dependency>
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom fixed: 2024.Q4.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
    <version>2024.Q4.0</version>
</dependency>
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom fixed: 2024.Q3.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
    <version>2024.Q3.1</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-2025-2536, 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 Release.dxp.bom in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.4.3.129), 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-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 Release.dxp.bom, 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 scripting (XSS) vulnerability on Liferay Portal 7.4.3.82 through 7.4.3.128, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q3.0, 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.13, 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.12, 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.10, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.10, 7.4 update 82 through update 92 in the Frontend JS module's layout-taglib/__liferay__/index.js allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via toastData parameter

CVE-2025-2536 Affected Release.dxp.bom Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.4.3.1292024.Q1.132024.Q4.02024.Q3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.dxp.bom
Maven
≥ 2024.Q2.0
≤ 2024.Q2.11
com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.portal.bom
Maven
≥ 7.4.3.82
< 7.4.3.129
7.4.3.129
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.dxp.bom
Maven
≥ 2024.Q1.1
< 2024.Q1.13
2024.Q1.13
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.dxp.bom
Maven
≥ 2023.Q4.0
< 2024.Q4.0
2024.Q4.0
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.dxp.bom
Maven
≥ 2023.Q3.1
< 2024.Q4.0
2024.Q4.0
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.dxp.bom
Maven
≥ 2024.Q3.0
< 2024.Q3.1
2024.Q3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-2536 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2536
Release.dxp.bom Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
Release.dxp.bom Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-2536

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2536?
CVE-2025-2536 is a security vulnerability in Release.dxp.bom involving Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP Vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Release.dxp.bom versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.4.3.129, 2024.Q1.13, 2024.Q4.0, 2024.Q3.1 across affected packages: com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom, com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom.
What version fixes CVE-2025-2536?
Upgrading to 7.4.3.129, 2024.Q1.13, 2024.Q4.0, 2024.Q3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is release.dxp.bom affected?
Yes, com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release, 2024.Q1.13, 2024.Q4.0, 2024.Q3.1. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 2024.Q1.13, 2024.Q4.0, 2024.Q3.1 or later.
Is release.portal.bom affected?
Yes, com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom is affected in releases prior to 7.4.3.129. Upgrade your dependency to 7.4.3.129 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-2536?
CVE-2025-2536 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-2025-2536?
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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