CVE-2022-38902 : A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Blog module

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Blog module - add new topic functionality in Liferay Digital Experience Platform 7.3.10 SP3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JS script or HTML into the name field of newly created topic.

Published 2022-10-13 13:15:10

Updated 2025-05-15 16:15:26

Source MITRE

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)

Products affected by CVE-2022-38902

Liferay » Liferay Portal
Versions from including (>=) 7.3.0 and up to, including, (<=) 7.4.0
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update SP1
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update SP2
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update Update 1
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update Update 2
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update Update 3
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update Update 4
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update Update 5
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update Update 6
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update Update 7
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update Update 8
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Liferay » DXP » Version: 7.3 Update SP3
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat overview for CVE-2022-38902

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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 80

IPs affected by CVE-2022-38902 70

Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-38902

EPSS FAQ

0.08%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 20 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2022-38902

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
5.4	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N	2.3	2.7	134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0	2025-05-15
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: Required Scope: Changed Confidentiality: Low Integrity: Low Availability: None
5.4	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N	2.3	2.7	NIST
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: Required Scope: Changed Confidentiality: Low Integrity: Low Availability: None

CWE ids for CVE-2022-38902

CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2022-38902

http://liferay.com

Digital Experience Software Tailored to Your Needs | Liferay
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https://www.offensity.com/en/blog/authenticated-persistent-xss-in-liferay-dxp-cms-cve-2022-38901-and-cve-2022-38902/

Authenticated persistent XSS in Liferay DXP CMS (CVE-2022-38901 and CVE-2022-38902) | Offensity
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