CVE-2025-3586: Com.liferay.object.service Liferay Portal And DXP Instance Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m5gv-vj3f-6v2p
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-3586 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) liferay portal and dxp instance vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Com.liferay.object.service libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal and dxp instance admin can execute code using objects actions and validations. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.96.

CVE-2025-3586 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-3586
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m5gv-vj3f-6v2p
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Com.liferay.object.service
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-3586

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.object.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.object.service fixed: 1.0.96 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.object.service</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.96</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-2025-3586, 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.object.service in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.96), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Com.liferay.object.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

In Liferay Portal 7.4.3.27 through 7.4.3.42, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.20, 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.10, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.10, 7.4 update 27 through update 42 (Liferay PaaS, and Liferay Self-Hosted), the Objects module does not restrict the use of Groovy scripts in Object actions for Admin Users. This allows remote authenticated admin users with the Instance Administrator role to execute arbitrary Groovy scripts (i.e., remote code execution) through Object actions. In contrast, in Liferay DXP (Liferay SaaS), the use of Groovy in Object actions is not allowed due to the high security risks it poses. Starting from Liferay DXP 2024.Q2 and later, a new feature has been introduced in Instance Settings that allows administrators to configure whether Groovy scripts are allowed in their instances.

CVE-2025-3586 Affected Com.liferay.object.service Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.96
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.object.service
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.object.service
Maven
< 1.0.96
1.0.96

References

NVD — CVE-2025-3586 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3586
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/3b9e3bb1462ccd33ede05f73f45b38b8262f018f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/79ddc243e60864c0c30cfccb1cc46e705e922cb0
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/b2aa19be228fb308ebe8ae1f47d3224e1fd06225
Com.liferay.object.service Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-17586 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-17586
Com.liferay.object.service Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-3586

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-3586?
CVE-2025-3586 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.object.service involving Liferay Portal and DXP Instance Admin can execute code using Objects Actions and Validations under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Com.liferay.object.service versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.96 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.object.service.
What version fixes CVE-2025-3586?
Upgrading to 1.0.96 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.object.service affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.object.service is affected in releases prior to 1.0.96. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.96 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-3586?
CVE-2025-3586 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-3586?
CVE-2025-3586 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-3586?
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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