CVE-2025-62249: Com.liferay.portal.impl Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rx48-gqc2-4w47
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-62249 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Com.liferay.portal.impl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal reflected cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability in the google_gaget. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-62249 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-62249
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rx48-gqc2-4w47
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.portal.impl
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-62249

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: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.portal.impl</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-2025-62249, 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 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-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.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

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.132, and Liferay DXP 2025.Q3.0 through 2025.Q3.2, 2025.Q2.0 through 2025.Q2.12, 2025.Q1.0 through 2025.Q1.17, 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.Q1.20, and 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.10 allows an remote non-authenticated attacker to inject JavaScript into the google_gadget.

CVE-2025-62249 Affected Com.liferay.portal.impl Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl
maven/com.liferay.portal/com.liferay.portal.impl
Maven
≤ 114.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-62249 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62249
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/66c51e026f7c9eee8f82137a586ceea5bdc081a5
Com.liferay.portal.impl Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/8309d01f151124e1af392b67baf9711e46488791
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/f041e7058929618bb101b8e4bae5a8a226e6f8b8
Com.liferay.portal.impl Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-62249

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62249?
CVE-2025-62249 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.portal.impl involving Liferay Portal reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the google_gaget under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Com.liferay.portal.impl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: com.liferay.portal:com.liferay.portal.impl.
What version fixes CVE-2025-62249?
Upgrading to current release patches (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 Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-62249?
CVE-2025-62249 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-2025-62249?
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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