CVE-2023-33949

Description

In Liferay Portal 7.3.0 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.2 and earlier the default configuration does not require users to verify their email address, which allows remote attackers to create accounts using fake email addresses or email addresses which they don't control. The portal property `company.security.strangers.verify` should be set to true.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory liferay.dev
Affected: Liferay Portal
Affected: Liferay DXP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://liferay.dev/portal/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/jekt/content/cve-2023-33949 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33949?
CVE-2023-33949 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33949?
To fix CVE-2023-33949, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-33949 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-33949 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-33949?
CVE-2023-33949 affects Liferay Portal, Liferay DXP.
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