How severe is CVE-2023-3193?

CVE-2023-3193 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-2023-3193 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3193?

CVE-2023-3193 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-2023-3193?

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

When was CVE-2023-3193 published?

CVE-2023-3193 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3193

CVE-2023-3193 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Digital Experience Platform 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: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Liferay Digital Experience Platform
Published: 2023-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Layout module's SEO configuration in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.70 through 7.4.3.73, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 70 through 73 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the `_com_liferay_layout_admin_web_portlet_GroupPagesPortlet_backURL` parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3193?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Layout module's SEO configuration in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.70 through 7.4.3.73, and Liferay DXP 7.4 update 70 through 73 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the `_com_liferay_layout_admin_web_portlet_GroupPagesPortlet_backURL` parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-3193?: CVE-2023-3193 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-2023-3193 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3193?: CVE-2023-3193 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-2023-3193?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3193 published?: CVE-2023-3193 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/cve-2023-3193

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update70:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update71:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update72:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update73:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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