How severe is CVE-2024-38002?

CVE-2024-38002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38002?

CVE-2024-38002 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 133 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38002?

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

Does CVE-2024-38002 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38002 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37060.

When was CVE-2024-38002 published?

CVE-2024-38002 was published on 2024-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38002

CVE-2024-38002 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Liferay Digital Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37060
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Liferay Digital Experience Platform
Published: 2024-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The workflow component in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36 does not properly check user permissions before updating a workflow definition, which allows remote authenticated users to modify workflow definitions and execute arbitrary code (RCE) via the headless API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38002?: The workflow component in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36 does not properly check user permissions before updating a workflow definition, which allows remote authenticated users to modify workflow definitions and execute arbitrary code (RCE) via the headless API.
How severe is CVE-2024-38002?: CVE-2024-38002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38002?: CVE-2024-38002 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 133 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-38002 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38002 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37060.
When was CVE-2024-38002 published?: CVE-2024-38002 was published on 2024-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2024-38002

Affected products (133)

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cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update9:*:*:*:*:*:*
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