Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-25146 affects Liferay Remote Apps. A missing origin check on received event messages can let an attacker obtain a CSRF token using a crafted message. That token protects user actions, so exposure matters for portals using affected Liferay 7.4 builds. No public source provided indicates active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted remediation item for affected Liferay portals, not an emergency internet-wide issue based on current evidence. Prioritize externally accessible or business-critical portals using Remote Apps, because token exposure can undermine web action protections.
Technical view
The Remote App module in Liferay Portal 7.4.3.4 through 7.4.3.8 and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 5 fails to verify that event-message origins match the Remote App origin. The reported impact is CSRF token exfiltration via crafted event messages. CVSS and CWE data were not provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Organizations running the listed Liferay Portal or DXP versions are potentially exposed, especially where Remote Apps are deployed or enabled. Exposure cannot be confirmed from version alone without checking product edition, update level, and Remote App usage.
Exploitation context
The sources describe a crafted event message that can exfiltrate a CSRF token. They do not state active exploitation, public exploit availability, authentication requirements, or user-interaction requirements. CISA KEV status in the bundle is false.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, exploit maturity, or detailed prerequisites are provided. The key confirmed facts are the affected version ranges, missing event origin validation, and CSRF token exfiltration impact. Use vendor advisory data for final remediation decisions.
Mitigation direction
- Check Liferay’s advisory for the vendor-supported fixed release path.
- Move off Liferay Portal 7.4.3.4 through 7.4.3.8.
- Update Liferay DXP 7.4 to update 5 or later, per the CVE description.
- Prioritize systems exposing Remote Apps to untrusted users or content.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP 7.4 instances.
- Confirm exact build or update level for each instance.
- Identify whether the Remote App module is installed, enabled, or used.
- Verify no production instance remains in the listed vulnerable version ranges.
- Document upgrade status against the Liferay advisory.
Public sources used
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.securitum.pl/CVE reference, mitre
- https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/cve-2022-25146-csrf-token-exfiltration-via-remote-appsCVE reference, mitre
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