CVE-2025-43802
CWE-79Published: September 15, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in a custom object’s /o/c/<object-name> API endpoint in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.51 through 7.4.3.109, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 update 51 through update 92, and 7.3 update 33 through update 35. allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the externalReferenceCode parameter.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-43802 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-43802 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts