How severe is CVE-2025-62251?

CVE-2025-62251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-62251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-62251?

CVE-2025-62251 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62251?

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

Does CVE-2025-62251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-62251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34094.

When was CVE-2025-62251 published?

CVE-2025-62251 was published on 2025-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-62251

CVE-2025-62251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Digital Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34094
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Liferay Digital Experience Platform
Published: 2025-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Liferay Portal 7.3.0 through 7.4.3.119, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA though update 36 shows content to users who do not have permission to view it via the Menu Display Widget. This security flaw could result in sensitive information being exposed to unauthorized users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-62251?: Liferay Portal 7.3.0 through 7.4.3.119, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA though update 36 shows content to users who do not have permission to view it via the Menu Display Widget. This security flaw could result in sensitive information being exposed to unauthorized users.
How severe is CVE-2025-62251?: CVE-2025-62251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-62251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-62251?: CVE-2025-62251 primarily affects Liferay Digital Experience Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-62251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-62251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34094.
When was CVE-2025-62251 published?: CVE-2025-62251 was published on 2025-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/CVE-2025-62251

Affected products (2)

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

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