How severe is CVE-2025-43790?

CVE-2025-43790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2025-43790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43790?

CVE-2025-43790 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43790?

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.

Does CVE-2025-43790 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43790 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28978.

When was CVE-2025-43790 published?

CVE-2025-43790 was published on 2025-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43790

CVE-2025-43790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Liferay Digital Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 7.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28978
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Liferay Digital Experience Platform
Published: 2025-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.124, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.6, 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.12 and 7.4 GA through update 92 allows remote authenticated users to from one virtual instance to access, create, edit, relate data/object entries/definitions to an object in a different virtual instance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43790?: Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.124, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.6, 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.12 and 7.4 GA through update 92 allows remote authenticated users to from one virtual instance to access, create, edit, relate data/object entries/definitions to an object in a different virtual instance.
How severe is CVE-2025-43790?: CVE-2025-43790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2025-43790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43790?: CVE-2025-43790 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43790?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-43790 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43790 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28978.
When was CVE-2025-43790 published?: CVE-2025-43790 was published on 2025-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43790

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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