MEDIUM
CVE-2022-42127
CWE-276Published: November 15, 2022· Updated: Jul 9, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Friendly Url module in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.5 through 7.4.3.36, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 1 though 36 does not properly check user permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtain the history of all friendly URLs that was assigned to a page.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-42127 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
liferay2 product(s)
digital experience platformliferay portal
Source: NVD CPE · 2 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-17607Vendor Advisory
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https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17607Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-42127
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-276
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 15, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-276)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-42127 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.