How severe is CVE-2024-25605?

CVE-2024-25605 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-25605 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25605?

CVE-2024-25605 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25605?

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

Does CVE-2024-25605 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25605 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22930.

When was CVE-2024-25605 published?

CVE-2024-25605 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25605

CVE-2024-25605 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Digital Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22930
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Liferay Digital Experience Platform
Published: 2024-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Journal module in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.4, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 7.4.13, 7.3 before service pack 3, 7.2 before fix pack 17, and older unsupported versions grants guest users view permission to web content templates by default, which allows remote attackers to view any template via the UI or API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25605?: The Journal module in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.4, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 7.4.13, 7.3 before service pack 3, 7.2 before fix pack 17, and older unsupported versions grants guest users view permission to web content templates by default, which allows remote attackers to view any template via the UI or API.
How severe is CVE-2024-25605?: CVE-2024-25605 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-25605 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25605?: CVE-2024-25605 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25605?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25605 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25605 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22930.
When was CVE-2024-25605 published?: CVE-2024-25605 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/cve-2024-25605

Affected products (29)

cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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_16:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:service_pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:service_pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:service_pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:service_pack_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:service_pack_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:fix_pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:fix_pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:service_pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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