Auth XSS via JournalPortlet_backURL in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.132
CVE-2025-43737 Published on August 19, 2025
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Liferay Portal 7.4.3.132, and Liferay DXP 2025.Q2.0 through 2025.Q2.8 and 2025.Q1.0 through 2025.Q1.15 allows a remote authenticated user to inject JavaScript code via _com_liferay_journal_web_portlet_JournalPortlet_backURL parameter.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43737 can be exploited with network access. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2025-43737 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Liferay Portal:- Version 7.4.3.132 is affected.
- Version 2025.Q1.0, <= 2025.Q1.15 is affected.
- Version 2025.Q2.0, <= 2025.Q2.8 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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