CVE-2014-8349
3.5 · LOWCross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Liferay Portal Enterprise Edition (EE) 6.2 SP8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the _20_body para…
Overview
CVE-2014-8349 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting liferay liferay_portal. It was published on November 24, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Liferay Portal Enterprise Edition (EE) 6.2 SP8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the _20_body parameter in the comment field in an uploaded file.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from liferay. Update liferay_portal to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| liferay | liferay_portal | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2014-8349?
CVE-2014-8349 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting liferay liferay_portal. It was published on November 24, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2014-8349?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8349?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from liferay. Update liferay_portal to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8349?
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