CVE-2023-44310: Com.liferay.layout.impl Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j5gv-w838-mmcx
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CVSS 9.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-44310 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Com.liferay.layout.impl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal and liferay dxp vulnerable to xss via the page tree menu. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.102, 7.4.13.u79.

CVE-2023-44310 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-44310
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j5gv-w838-mmcx
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Com.liferay.layout.impl
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.0

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-44310

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.layout.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:com.liferay.layout.impl fixed: 6.0.102 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.layout.impl</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.102</version>
</dependency>
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom fixed: 7.4.13.u79 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay.portal</groupId>
    <artifactId>release.dxp.bom</artifactId>
    <version>7.4.13.u79</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-2023-44310, 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.layout.impl in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.0.102), 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.layout.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

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Page Tree menu in Liferay Layout Implementation before 6.0.102 from Liferay Portal (7.3.6 through 7.4.3.78), and Liferay DXP 7.3 fix pack 1 through update 23, and 7.4 before update 79 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted payload injected into page's "Name" text field.

CVE-2023-44310 Affected Com.liferay.layout.impl Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.1027.4.13.u79
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.impl
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.layout.impl
Maven
< 6.0.102
6.0.102
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.dxp.bom
Maven
≥ 7.3.10.fp1
≤ 7.3.10.fp23
com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom
maven/com.liferay.portal/release.dxp.bom
Maven
≥ 7.4.0
< 7.4.13.u79
7.4.13.u79

References

NVD — CVE-2023-44310 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44310
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/45931175b6ae14df089f0304f86b5b0f66ac3c02
Com.liferay.layout.impl Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-17725 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-17725
Com.liferay.layout.impl Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/cve-2023-44310?p_r_p_assetEntryId=122124880&_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_jekt_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fliferay.dev%3A443%2Fportal%2Fsecurity%2Fknown-vulnerabilities%3Fp_p_id%3Dcom_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_jekt%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_r_p_assetEntryId%3D122124880%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_jekt_cur%3D0%26p_r_p_resetCur%3Dfalse

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44310?
CVE-2023-44310 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.layout.impl involving Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP Vulnerable to XSS via the Page Tree Menu under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Com.liferay.layout.impl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.102, 7.4.13.u79 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.impl, com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom.
What version fixes CVE-2023-44310?
Upgrading to 6.0.102, 7.4.13.u79 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.layout.impl affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.layout.impl is affected in releases prior to 6.0.102. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.102 or later.
Is release.dxp.bom affected?
Yes, com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release, 7.4.13.u79. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 7.4.13.u79 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-44310?
CVE-2023-44310 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-44310?
CVE-2023-44310 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-2023-44310?
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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