How severe is CVE-2021-29047?

CVE-2021-29047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29047 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29047?

CVE-2021-29047 primarily affects Liferay Dxp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29047?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-29047 published?

CVE-2021-29047 was published on 2021-05-16 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2021-29047

CVE-2021-29047 is a high-severity vulnerability in Liferay Dxp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Liferay Dxp
Published: 2021-05-16
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

The SimpleCaptcha implementation in Liferay Portal 7.3.4, 7.3.5 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before fix pack 1 does not invalidate CAPTCHA answers after it is used, which allows remote attackers to repeatedly perform actions protected by a CAPTCHA challenge by reusing the same CAPTCHA answer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29047?: The SimpleCaptcha implementation in Liferay Portal 7.3.4, 7.3.5 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before fix pack 1 does not invalidate CAPTCHA answers after it is used, which allows remote attackers to repeatedly perform actions protected by a CAPTCHA challenge by reusing the same CAPTCHA answer.
How severe is CVE-2021-29047?: CVE-2021-29047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29047 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29047?: CVE-2021-29047 primarily affects Liferay Dxp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29047?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-29047 published?: CVE-2021-29047 was published on 2021-05-16 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:7.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:7.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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