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CVE-2010-5327: Liferay Portal through 6.2.10 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands via a c...

Liferay Portal through 6.2.10 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted Velocity template.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2010-5327 is a Liferay Portal issue where an authenticated user could use a crafted Velocity template to run shell commands on the server. That is a serious business risk if template editing is available to broad or semi-trusted users.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority for any exposed or business-critical Liferay portal. The vulnerability requires authentication, but successful abuse can reach operating-system command execution, making compromised accounts or overbroad template permissions especially dangerous.

Technical view

The CVE description states Liferay Portal through 6.2.10 permits remote authenticated arbitrary shell command execution via crafted Velocity templates. Public metadata does not include CVSS, CWE, CPEs, or a clearly named fixed version in the supplied bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in Liferay Portal deployments through 6.2.10 where authenticated users can create or modify Velocity templates. Internet-facing portals increase urgency, but authentication and template privileges appear to be required.

Exploitation context

The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirm active exploitation. The core risk is post-authentication command execution through template functionality, which can become server compromise when abused by a privileged or compromised account.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse in the supplied bundle: no CVSS, CWE, populated affected CPE, exploit confirmation, or explicit fixed release is provided. Analysis should stay tied to Liferay Portal through 6.2.10, Velocity templates, and the referenced Liferay issues and commit.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Liferay guidance for the affected LPS/LPE issues and apply vendor-recommended fixes.
  • Upgrade affected Liferay Portal instances beyond vulnerable versions where vendor guidance confirms remediation.
  • Restrict Velocity template creation and editing to highly trusted administrators only.
  • Remove unnecessary template privileges from ordinary authenticated users.
  • Audit existing templates for unauthorized or suspicious changes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all Liferay Portal instances and record exact versions.
  • Flag deployments running Liferay Portal through 6.2.10 for review.
  • Review roles and permissions for Velocity template creation or editing access.
  • Check application logs and template histories for suspicious template changes.
  • Confirm remediation status against Liferay advisories and the referenced commit.
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