CVE-2022-42121Network attack vector

Arbitrary SQL execution via unparameterized template names

Published Nov 15, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026

SQL injection in Liferay Portal 7.1.3 through 7.4.3.4 and affected Liferay DXP releases allows remote authenticated users to execute SQL. LayoutPageTemplateEntryUpgradeProcess concatenates the page template Name value into SELECT and UPDATE statements instead of binding it as a parameter. Remote authenticated users able to supply a crafted page template name can read, modify, or delete database data by executing arbitrary SQL commands.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability1.03%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Liferay Portal 7.1.3 through 7.4.3.4 and affected Liferay DXP releases allows remote authenticated users to execute SQL. LayoutPageTemplateEntryUpgradeProcess concatenates the page template Name value into SELECT and UPDATE statements instead of binding it as a parameter. Remote authenticated users able to supply a crafted page template name can read, modify, or delete database data by executing arbitrary SQL commands.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-42121
Published
Nov 15, 2022
Updated
Jul 9, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 15, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 9, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.8NISTCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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