How severe is CVE-2024-26265?

CVE-2024-26265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-26265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26265?

CVE-2024-26265 primarily affects Liferay Liferay Portal. In total, 48 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26265?

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

Does CVE-2024-26265 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26265 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0469.

When was CVE-2024-26265 published?

CVE-2024-26265 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26265

CVE-2024-26265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Liferay Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0469
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Liferay Liferay Portal
Published: 2024-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Image Uploader module in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.15, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 16, 7.3 before update 4, 7.2 before fix pack 19, and older unsupported versions relies on a request parameter to limit the size of files that can be uploaded, which allows remote authenticated users to upload arbitrarily large files to the system's temp folder by modifying the `maxFileSize` parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26265?: The Image Uploader module in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.15, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 16, 7.3 before update 4, 7.2 before fix pack 19, and older unsupported versions relies on a request parameter to limit the size of files that can be uploaded, which allows remote authenticated users to upload arbitrarily large files to the system's temp folder by modifying the `maxFileSize` parameter.
How severe is CVE-2024-26265?: CVE-2024-26265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-26265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26265?: CVE-2024-26265 primarily affects Liferay Liferay Portal. In total, 48 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-26265 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26265 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0469.
When was CVE-2024-26265 published?: CVE-2024-26265 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-2024-26265

Affected products (48)

cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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_17:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.2:fix_pack_18:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:7.2:service_pack_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:7.3:service_pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:update15:*:*:*:*:*:*

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