CVE-2025-43752: Release.portal.bom Denial of Service Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qpp6-f3qj-rggq
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CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-43752 is a MODERATE denial of service vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Release.portal.bom libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal's unlimited file upload could result in dos. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-43752 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-43752
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qpp6-f3qj-rggq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Release.portal.bom
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-43752

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Release.portal.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.portal.bom fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.portal.bom</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2025-43752, 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.portal.bom in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. In Release.portal.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

Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.132, and Liferay DXP 2025.Q1.0 through 2025.Q1.4, 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 allow users to upload an unlimited amount of files through the object entries attachment fields, the files are stored in the document_library allowing an attacker to cause a potential DDoS.

CVE-2025-43752 Affected Release.portal.bom Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.portal.bom
Maven
≥ 7.4.0-ga1
≤ 7.4.3.132-ga132

References

NVD — CVE-2025-43752 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43752
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/45dda30252d83912307491d8ed8802577871fa25
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/f3e4723acdf15d3f690d401d6eb6a5653e5be391
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/fffed67b3fd1cc6071fd25a9b104b7691ffea2f8
Release.portal.bom Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-18188 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-18188
Release.portal.bom Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43752

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43752?
CVE-2025-43752 is a security vulnerability in Release.portal.bom involving Liferay Portal's Unlimited File Upload Could Result in DoS under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Release.portal.bom versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom.
What version fixes CVE-2025-43752?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is release.portal.bom affected?
Yes, com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-43752?
CVE-2025-43752 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-43752?
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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