CVE-2021-33321 Insecure default configuration allows for user enumeration using forgot password

Description

Insecure default configuration in Liferay Portal 6.2.3 through 7.3.2, allows remote attackers to enumerate user email addresses via the forgot password functionality. The portal.property login.secure.forgot.password should be defaulted to true.

Severity

Severity 2

Fixed Version(s)

There is no fix available for Liferay Portal 6.2, 7.0 and 7.1. Please upgrade to Liferay Portal 7.3.

Publication date: Mon, 10 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

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