CVE-2023-35030Network attack vector

Code execution via forged SEO backURL

Published Jun 15, 2023 · Updated Oct 22, 2024

CSRF in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.70 through 7.4.3.76 and DXP 7.4 updates 70 through 76 allows remote attackers to execute code. The Layout module processes a forged GroupPagesPortlet backURL from its SEO configuration without verifying that the affected user initiated the request. Exploitation requires user interaction and an authenticated browser session able to reach the scripting console.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.40%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

CSRF in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.70 through 7.4.3.76 and DXP 7.4 updates 70 through 76 allows remote attackers to execute code. The Layout module processes a forged GroupPagesPortlet backURL from its SEO configuration without verifying that the affected user initiated the request. Exploitation requires user interaction and an authenticated browser session able to reach the scripting console.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-35030
Published
Jun 15, 2023
Updated
Oct 22, 2024
Vendor
Liferay
Product
Liferay Portal
Classifications
CWE-352, T1204.001
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 15, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Oct 22, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=7.4.3.70 <=7.4.3.76

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Liferay · Liferay Portalversion=7.4.3.70 <=7.4.3.76
Liferay · Liferay DXPversion=7.4.13.u70 <=7.4.13.u76

Published CVSS scores

8.8Liferay Inc.CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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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-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
T1204.001User Execution: Malicious Link

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