CVE-2021-33990 describes a critical vulnerability in Liferay Portal 6.2.5, where specific requests (Command=FileUpload&Type=File&CurrentFolder=/) are permitted if frmfolders.html is present. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While the vendor disputes the exploitability of unauthorized file uploads, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-51244) suggests insecure permissions, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.2.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_portal:6.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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