CVE-2022-38512

CVE-2022-38512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Dxp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-862
• Affected product: Liferay Dxp
• Published: 2022-09-22
• Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

The Translation module in Liferay Portal v7.4.3.12 through v7.4.3.36, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 8 through 36 does not check permissions before allowing a user to export a web content for translation, allowing attackers to download a web content page's XLIFF translation file via crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38512?

The Translation module in Liferay Portal v7.4.3.12 through v7.4.3.36, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 8 through 36 does not check permissions before allowing a user to export a web content for translation, allowing attackers to download a web content page's XLIFF translation file via crafted URL.

How severe is CVE-2022-38512?

CVE-2022-38512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38512?

CVE-2022-38512 primarily affects Liferay Dxp. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38512?

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

When was CVE-2022-38512 published?

CVE-2022-38512 was published on 2022-09-22 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

• https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-38512

Affected products (31)

• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_14:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_15:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_16:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_17:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_18:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_19:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_20:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_21:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_22:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_23:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_24:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_25:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_26:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_27:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_28:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_29:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_30:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_31:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_32:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_33:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_34:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_35:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_36:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_9:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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