CVE-2024-11993:CVE-2024-11993 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Liferay Portal versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.38 and Liferay DXP versions 7.4 GA through update 38.

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The vulnerability in Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the Dispatch name field. This means that an attacker could inject malicious code into a web page viewed by other users, potentially leading to various attacks such as stealing sensitive information or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.

Overview

This vulnerability is classified as CVE-2024-11993 and has a base CVSS score of 4.6, indicating a medium severity issue. The attack complexity is low, requiring no special conditions for exploitation, but high privileges are needed. The vulnerability has a low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with an active user interaction required for exploitation. The vulnerability affects specific versions of Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP, as detailed in the CVE information.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users of affected versions of Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP should apply the necessary security patches provided by Liferay. It is recommended to update the software to versions that are not affected by the vulnerability. Additionally, users should be cautious when entering data into fields that could be vulnerable to XSS attacks and ensure input validation and output encoding are properly implemented to mitigate such risks.

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  1. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  2. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  3. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  4. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  5. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  6. Construction
    Construction
  7. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  8. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  10. Information
    Information
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  13. Mining
    Mining
  14. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  15. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  16. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  17. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  18. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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