MEDIUM
CVE-2023-33946
CWE-284Published: May 24, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Object module in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.4 through 7.4.3.48, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 49 does properly isolate objects in difference virtual instances, which allows remote authenticated users in one virtual instance to view objects in a different virtual instance via OAuth 2 scope administration page.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-33946 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
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-33946
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 24, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-284)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-33946 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.