How severe is CVE-2022-26595?

CVE-2022-26595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-26595 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26595?

CVE-2022-26595 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26595?

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

When was CVE-2022-26595 published?

CVE-2022-26595 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-26595

CVE-2022-26595 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Digital Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Liferay Digital Experience Platform
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Liferay Portal 7.3.7, 7.4.0, and 7.4.1, and Liferay DXP 7.2 fix pack 13, and 7.3 fix pack 2 does not properly check user permission when accessing a list of sites/groups, which allows remote authenticated users to view sites/groups via the user's site membership assignment UI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26595?: Liferay Portal 7.3.7, 7.4.0, and 7.4.1, and Liferay DXP 7.2 fix pack 13, and 7.3 fix pack 2 does not properly check user permission when accessing a list of sites/groups, which allows remote authenticated users to view sites/groups via the user's site membership assignment UI.
How severe is CVE-2022-26595?: CVE-2022-26595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-26595 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26595?: CVE-2022-26595 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26595?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-26595 published?: CVE-2022-26595 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:fix_pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:7.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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