MEDIUM
CVE-2021-33333
CWE-276Published: August 3, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Portal Workflow module in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 93, 7.1 before fix pack 19 and 7.2 before fix pack 6, does not properly check user permission, which allows remote authenticated users to view and delete workflow submissions via crafted URLs.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-33333 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
liferay2 product(s)
digital experience platformliferay portal
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17032Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120747742Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17032Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120747742Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-33333
CVSS Score6.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-276
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 3, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-276)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-33333 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.