CVE-2022-42122Network attack vector

Unauthenticated SQL execution via crafted friendly-URL titles

Published Nov 15, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026

SQL injection in Liferay Portal 7.3.7 and Liferay DXP 7.3 fix pack 2 through update 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL. The Friendly URL upgrade process incorporates a crafted title field into an SQL command without neutralizing SQL syntax. Network access without authentication is sufficient to manipulate database queries, enabling unauthorized reads, writes, or deletion of application data.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.77%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Liferay Portal 7.3.7 and Liferay DXP 7.3 fix pack 2 through update 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL. The Friendly URL upgrade process incorporates a crafted title field into an SQL command without neutralizing SQL syntax. Network access without authentication is sufficient to manipulate database queries, enabling unauthorized reads, writes, or deletion of application data.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-42122
Published
Nov 15, 2022
Updated
Jul 9, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

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 privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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
Privilegesunauthenticated
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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