Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j4f7-gj7q-xg9m
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-62251 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) affecting Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves liferay has incorrect permission assignment for critical resource. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.23.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-j4f7-gj7q-xg9m CVE-2025-62251 MODERATE Liferay has Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

CVE-2025-62251 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-62251
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j4f7-gj7q-xg9m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Affected Product Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-62251

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary 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.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary fixed: 1.0.23 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.liferay</groupId>
    <artifactId>com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.23</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-2025-62251, 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.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.23), 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-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource, where the product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. In Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary, 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 7.3.0 through 7.4.3.119, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA though update 36 shows content to users who do not have permission to view it via the Menu Display Widget. This security flaw could result in sensitive information being exposed to unauthorized users.

CVE-2025-62251 Affected Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.23
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.liferay:com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary
maven/com.liferay/com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary
Maven
< 1.0.23
1.0.23

References

Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal
liferay.atlassian.net/browse/lpe-18236 WEB
https://liferay.atlassian.net/browse/LPE-18236
Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary Security Information SECURITY
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-62251
NVD — CVE-2025-62251 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62251
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal/commit/12bec829da315c21fbc96492ffbdda4c7a2e59cb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62251?
CVE-2025-62251 is a security vulnerability in Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary involving Liferay has Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource.
Which Com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.23 across affected packages: com.liferay:com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary.
What version fixes CVE-2025-62251?
Upgrading to 1.0.23 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary affected?
Yes, com.liferay:com.liferay.site.navigation.menu.item.asset.vocabulary is affected in releases prior to 1.0.23. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.23 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-62251?
CVE-2025-62251 is classified under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-62251?
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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