CVE-2025-62252: Com.liferay.portal.impl Liferay Is Vulnerable To Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pfwq-mr9g-gq6m
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CWE-639
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-62252 is a MODERATE liferay is vulnerable to authorization vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting Com.liferay.portal.impl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay is vulnerable to authorization bypass through user-controlled key. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 99.0.0.

CVE-2025-62252 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-62252
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pfwq-mr9g-gq6m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product Com.liferay.portal.impl
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-62252

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: 99.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.portal.impl</artifactId>
    <version>99.0.0</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-2025-62252, 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 99.0.0), 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-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. 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

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.111, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.10, 7.4 GA through update 92, and older unsupported versions allows remote authenticated users in one virtual instance to assign an organization to a user in a different virtual instance via the _com_liferay_users_admin_web_portlet_UsersAdminPortlet_addUserIds parameter.

CVE-2025-62252 Affected Com.liferay.portal.impl Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
99.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl
maven/com.liferay.portal/com.liferay.portal.impl
Maven
< 99.0.0
99.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-62252 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62252
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/8c3fc088f82ffc981a21935e8b6dcf8f36e27152
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/e7b6074a320a8872ffe9423c3d1a64dada4f3238
Com.liferay.portal.impl Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-17941 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-17941
Com.liferay.portal.impl Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-62252

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62252?
CVE-2025-62252 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.portal.impl involving Liferay is Vulnerable to Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which Com.liferay.portal.impl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 99.0.0 across affected packages: com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl.
What version fixes CVE-2025-62252?
Upgrading to 99.0.0 (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 99.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 99.0.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-62252?
CVE-2025-62252 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-62252?
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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