CVE-2021-33325

CVE-2021-33325 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Digital Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-312.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
• CVSS v2: 4.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-312
• Affected product: Liferay Digital Experience Platform
• Published: 2021-08-03
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

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 7, user's clear text passwords are stored in the database if workflow is enabled for user creation, which allows attackers with access to the database to obtain a user's password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33325?

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 7, user's clear text passwords are stored in the database if workflow is enabled for user creation, which allows attackers with access to the database to obtain a user's password.

How severe is CVE-2021-33325?

CVE-2021-33325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-33325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33325?

CVE-2021-33325 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 89 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33325?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-33325 published?

CVE-2021-33325 was published on 2021-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPE-17042
• https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120748389

Affected products (89)

• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_14:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_24:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_25:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_26:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_27:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_28:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_30:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_33:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_35:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_36:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_39:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_40:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_41:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_42:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_43:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_44:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_45:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_46:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_47:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_48:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_49:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_50:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_51:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_52:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_53:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_54:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_56:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_57:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_58:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_59:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_60:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_61:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_64:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_65:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_66:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_67:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.0:fix_pack_68:*:*:*:*:*:*

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