How severe is CVE-2022-42113?

CVE-2022-42113 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42113 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42113?

CVE-2022-42113 primarily affects Liferay Dxp. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42113?

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

When was CVE-2022-42113 published?

CVE-2022-42113 was published on 2022-10-18 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2022-42113

CVE-2022-42113 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Dxp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Liferay Dxp
Published: 2022-10-18
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Document Library module in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.30 through 7.4.3.36, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 30 through update 36 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the `redirect` parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42113?: A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Document Library module in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.30 through 7.4.3.36, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 30 through update 36 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the `redirect` parameter.
How severe is CVE-2022-42113?: CVE-2022-42113 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42113 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42113?: CVE-2022-42113 primarily affects Liferay Dxp. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42113?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42113 published?: CVE-2022-42113 was published on 2022-10-18 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-42113

Affected products (8)

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:liferay_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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