CVE-2025-43797

CVE-2025-43797 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Digital Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-1188.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
• CVSS v4: 5.3
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-29267
• Weakness: CWE-1188
• Affected product: Liferay Digital Experience Platform
• Published: 2025-09-15
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions, the default membership type of a newly created site is “Open” which allows any registered users to become a member of the site. A remote attacker with site membership can potentially view, add or edit content on the site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43797?

In Liferay Portal 7.1.0 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions, the default membership type of a newly created site is “Open” which allows any registered users to become a member of the site. A remote attacker with site membership can potentially view, add or edit content on the site.

How severe is CVE-2025-43797?

CVE-2025-43797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-43797 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43797?

CVE-2025-43797 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 116 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43797?

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

Does CVE-2025-43797 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43797 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29267.

When was CVE-2025-43797 published?

CVE-2025-43797 was published on 2025-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-43797

Affected products (116)

• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:service_pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update12:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update14:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update15:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update16:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update18:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update19:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update20:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update21:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update22:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update23:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update24:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update25:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update26:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update27:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update28:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update29:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update30:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update31:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update32:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update33:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update34:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update35:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:liferay:digital_experience_platform:7.3:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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