CVE-2025-43784: Com.liferay.headless.builder.impl Liferay Portal's Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fvp7-jj9m-3qpf
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CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-43784 is a MODERATE liferay portal's incorrect authorization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Com.liferay.headless.builder.impl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay portal's incorrect authorization vulnerability can lead to guest users to obtaining sensitive data. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.32.

CVE-2025-43784 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-43784
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fvp7-jj9m-3qpf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Com.liferay.headless.builder.impl
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-43784

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.headless.builder.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.headless.builder.impl fixed: 1.0.32 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.headless.builder.impl</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.32</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-2025-43784, 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.headless.builder.impl in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.32), 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.headless.builder.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

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.124, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.8, 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.12 and 7.4 GA through update 92 allows guest users to obtain object entry information via the API Builder.

CVE-2025-43784 Affected Com.liferay.headless.builder.impl Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.32
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.headless.builder.impl
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.headless.builder.impl
Maven
< 1.0.32
1.0.32

References

NVD — CVE-2025-43784 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43784
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/ccbae813d4a9ec66597191f58d1cb4137f264c99
Com.liferay.headless.builder.impl Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-18066 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-18066
Com.liferay.headless.builder.impl Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43784

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43784?
CVE-2025-43784 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.headless.builder.impl involving Liferay Portal's Incorrect Authorization vulnerability can lead to guest users to obtaining sensitive data under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Com.liferay.headless.builder.impl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.32 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.headless.builder.impl.
What version fixes CVE-2025-43784?
Upgrading to 1.0.32 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.headless.builder.impl affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.headless.builder.impl is affected in releases prior to 1.0.32. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.32 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-43784?
CVE-2025-43784 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-2025-43784?
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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