CVE-2022-42116

CVE-2022-42116 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% (39th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-79
• Affected product: Liferay Dxp
• Published: 2022-10-18
• Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Editor module's integration with CKEditor in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.14, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 6, and 7.4 before update 15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, or (2) namespace parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42116?

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Frontend Editor module's integration with CKEditor in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.14, and Liferay DXP 7.3 before update 6, and 7.4 before update 15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, or (2) namespace parameter.

How severe is CVE-2022-42116?

CVE-2022-42116 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-2022-42116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42116?

CVE-2022-42116 primarily affects Liferay Dxp. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42116?

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

When was CVE-2022-42116 published?

CVE-2022-42116 was published on 2022-10-18 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

• https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-42116
• http://liferay.com

Affected products (26)

• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.3:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:ga1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:dxp:7.4:update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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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