How severe is CVE-2022-42121?

CVE-2022-42121 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42121 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42121?

CVE-2022-42121 primarily affects Liferay Liferay Portal. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42121?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-42121 published?

CVE-2022-42121 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-42121

CVE-2022-42121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Liferay Liferay Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Liferay Liferay Portal
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A SQL injection vulnerability in the Layout module in Liferay Portal 7.1.3 through 7.4.3.4, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 27, 7.2 before fix pack 17, 7.3 before service pack 3, and 7.4 GA allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted payload injected into a page template's 'Name' field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42121?: A SQL injection vulnerability in the Layout module in Liferay Portal 7.1.3 through 7.4.3.4, and Liferay DXP 7.1 before fix pack 27, 7.2 before fix pack 17, 7.3 before service pack 3, and 7.4 GA allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted payload injected into a page template's 'Name' field.
How severe is CVE-2022-42121?: CVE-2022-42121 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42121 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42121?: CVE-2022-42121 primarily affects Liferay Liferay Portal. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42121?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-42121 published?: CVE-2022-42121 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (47)

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cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_16:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_17:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_18:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_19:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_20:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_21:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_22:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_23:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_24:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_25:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.1:fix_pack_9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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