CVE-2025-43797: Com.liferay.site.admin.web Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-25m3-w28p-v3v3
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CWE-1188
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-43797 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default) affecting Com.liferay.site.admin.web libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay has insecure default initialization of resource issue. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.111.

CVE-2025-43797 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-43797
GHSA Identifier GHSA-25m3-w28p-v3v3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
Affected Product Com.liferay.site.admin.web
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-43797

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.site.admin.web 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.site.admin.web fixed: 5.0.111 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.site.admin.web</artifactId>
    <version>5.0.111</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-2025-43797, 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.site.admin.web in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.111), 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-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default, where the product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure. In Com.liferay.site.admin.web, 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

In Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions, the default membership type of a newly created site is “Open” which allows any registered users to become a member of the site. A remote attacker with site membership can potentially view, add or edit content on the site.

CVE-2025-43797 Affected Com.liferay.site.admin.web Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.111
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.site.admin.web
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.site.admin.web
Maven
< 5.0.111
5.0.111

References

NVD — CVE-2025-43797 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43797
Com.liferay.site.admin.web Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
Com.liferay.site.admin.web Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43797

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43797?
CVE-2025-43797 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.site.admin.web involving Liferay has Insecure Default Initialization of Resource issue under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default.
Which Com.liferay.site.admin.web versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.111 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.site.admin.web.
What version fixes CVE-2025-43797?
Upgrading to 5.0.111 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.site.admin.web affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.site.admin.web is affected in releases prior to 5.0.111. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.111 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-43797?
CVE-2025-43797 is classified under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default (The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-43797?
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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