CVE-2025-43807: Com.liferay.change.tracking.service Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jh9h-8xf2-25wj
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-43807 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Com.liferay.change.tracking.service libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay has a stored cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability via a a publication’s “name” text field. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.91.

CVE-2025-43807 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-43807
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jh9h-8xf2-25wj
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 Com.liferay.change.tracking.service
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-43807

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.change.tracking.service 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.change.tracking.service fixed: 3.0.91 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.change.tracking.service</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.91</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-2025-43807, 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.change.tracking.service in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.91), 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-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 Com.liferay.change.tracking.service, 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

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the notifications widget in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.112, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.8, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.10, and 7.4 GA through update 92 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into a publication’s “Name” text field.

CVE-2025-43807 Affected Com.liferay.change.tracking.service Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.91
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.change.tracking.service
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.change.tracking.service
Maven
< 3.0.91
3.0.91

References

NVD — CVE-2025-43807 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43807
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/aaf32ff25affc0d63adc79abaedc9f565f033789
Com.liferay.change.tracking.service Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-17923 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-17923
Com.liferay.change.tracking.service Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43807

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43807?
CVE-2025-43807 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.change.tracking.service involving Liferay has a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via a a publication’s “Name” text field under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Com.liferay.change.tracking.service versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.91 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.change.tracking.service.
What version fixes CVE-2025-43807?
Upgrading to 3.0.91 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.change.tracking.service affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.change.tracking.service is affected in releases prior to 3.0.91. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.91 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-43807?
CVE-2025-43807 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-2025-43807?
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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