CVE-2024-38002

CRITICAL
Published Oct 22, 2024 Modified Sep 10, 2025 CWE-862 CWE-863

Description

The workflow component in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36 does not properly check user permissions before updating a workflow definition, which allows remote authenticated users to modify workflow definitions and execute arbitrary code (RCE) via the headless API.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.0
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor Product
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
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liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay digital_experience_platform
liferay liferay_portal
liferay liferay_portal

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38002? +
The workflow component in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 through 7.4.3.111, and Liferay DXP 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36 does not properly check user permissions before updating a workflow definition, which allows remote authenticated users to modify workflow definitions and execute arbitrary code (RCE) via the headless API. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-38002? +
CVE-2024-38002 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38002? +
CVE-2024-38002 affects products from liferay, specifically: digital_experience_platform, liferay_portal. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38002? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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