Liferay Portal 6.2.x < 6.2.5 / 7.0.x < 7.0.6 / 7.1.x < 7.1.3 / 7.2.x < 7.2.1 RCE - Nessus

Critical Plugin ID: 155678

This page contains detailed information about the Liferay Portal 6.2.x < 6.2.5 / 7.0.x < 7.0.6 / 7.1.x < 7.1.3 / 7.2.x < 7.2.1 RCE Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 155678
Name: Liferay Portal 6.2.x < 6.2.5 / 7.0.x < 7.0.6 / 7.1.x < 7.1.3 / 7.2.x < 7.2.1 RCE
Filename: liferay_7_2_1.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2019-11-25
This Plugin Published: 2021-11-23
Last Modification Time: 2022-04-11
Plugin Version: 1.4
Plugin Type: remote
Plugin Family: CGI abuses
Dependencies: liferay_detect.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: installed_sw/liferay_portal

Vulnerability Information

Severity: Critical
Vulnerability Published: 2019-11-25
Patch Published: 2019-11-18
CVE [?]: CVE-2020-7961
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:liferay:liferay_portal
Exploited by Malware: True

Synopsis

An application running on a remote web server host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability

Description

The version of Liferay Portal installed on the remote host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability in its JSON web services component. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands.

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Liferay Portal 6.2.5, 7.0.6, 7.1.3, 7.2.1 or later.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): 8080
Target Asset(s): Services/www
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, GitHub)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the Liferay Portal 6.2.x < 6.2.5 / 7.0.x < 7.0.6 / 7.1.x < 7.1.3 / 7.2.x < 7.2.1 RCE vulnerability:

Metasploit: exploit/multi/http/liferay_java_unmarshalling
[Liferay Portal Java Unmarshalling via JSONWS RCE]
Exploit-DB: exploits/java/remote/48332.msf
[EDB-48332: Liferay Portal - Java Unmarshalling via JSONWS RCE (Metasploit)]
GitHub: https://codewhitesec.blogspot.com/2020/03/liferay-portal-json-vulns.html
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/Astrogeorgeonethree/Starred
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/Mathankumar2701/ALL-PENTESTING-BIBLE
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/SexyBeast233/SecBooks
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/Spacial/awesome-csirt
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/ThePirateWhoSmellsOfSunflowers/TheHackerLinks
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/codereveryday/Programming-Hacking-Resources
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/erSubhashThapa/pentest-bible
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/fofapro/vulfocus
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/gacontuyenchien1/Security
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/gobysec/Goby
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/iamrajivd/pentest
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/lovechinacoco/https-github.com-mai-lang-chai-Middleware-Vulnerability-detection
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/mathiznogoud/Liferay-Deserialize-POC
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/mishmashclone/qazbnm456-awesome-web-security
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/mzer0one/CVE-2020-7961-POC
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/papa-anniekey/CustomSignatures
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/qazbnm456/awesome-web-security
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/random-robbie/liferay-pwn
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/raystyle/paper
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/shacojx/LifeRCEJsonWSTool-POC-CVE-2020-7961-Gui
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/tdtc7/qps
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/wcxxxxx/CVE-2020-7961
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/yamori/pm2_logs
[CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/shacojx/GLiferay-CVE-2020-7961-golang
[CVE-2020-7961: Detect vulns liferay CVE-2020-7961 by Nattroc (EOG Team)]
GitHub: https://github.com/shacojx/POC-CVE-2020-7961-Token-iterate
[CVE-2020-7961: POC-CVE-2020-7961-Token-iterate]
GitHub: https://github.com/ShutdownRepo/CVE-2020-7961
[CVE-2020-7961: Exploit script for CVE-2020-7961]
GitHub: https://github.com/thelostworldFree/CVE-2020-7961-payloads
[CVE-2020-7961: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Liferay Portal prior to 7.2.1 CE GA2 allows ...]
GitHub: https://github.com/Udyz/CVE-2020-7961-Mass
[CVE-2020-7961: CVE-2020–7961 Mass exploit for Script Kiddies]

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS Score Source [?]: CVE-2020-7961
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	7.5 (High)
Impact Subscore:	6.4
Exploitability Subscore:	10.0
CVSS Temporal Score:	6.5 (Medium)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	6.5 (Medium)

CVSS V3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	9.8 (Critical)
Impact Subscore:	5.9
Exploitability Subscore:	3.9
CVSS Temporal Score:	9.4 (Critical)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	9.4 (Critical)

STIG Severity [?]: I
STIG Risk Rating: High

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Plugin Source

#%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 70300
##
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
##

include('deprecated_nasl_level.inc');
include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(155678);
  script_version("1.4");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2022/04/11");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2020-7961");
  script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2021-A-0296");
  script_xref(name:"CISA-KNOWN-EXPLOITED", value:"2022/05/03");

  script_name(english:"Liferay Portal 6.2.x < 6.2.5 / 7.0.x < 7.0.6 / 7.1.x < 7.1.3 / 7.2.x < 7.2.1 RCE");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"An application running on a remote web server host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Liferay Portal installed on the remote host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability in its
JSON web services component. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to bypass authentication and execute 
arbitrary commands. 

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version
number.");
  # https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/117954271
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?e5493d5e");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Liferay Portal 6.2.5, 7.0.6, 7.1.3, 7.2.1 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2020-7961");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Liferay Portal Java Unmarshalling via JSONWS RCE');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2019/11/25");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2019/11/18");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2021/11/23");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:liferay:liferay_portal");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"stig_severity", value:"I");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"thorough_tests", value:"true");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"CGI abuses");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2021-2022 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("liferay_detect.nasl");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/liferay_portal");
  script_require_ports("Services/www", 8080);

  exit(0);
}
include('http.inc');
include('vcf.inc');

var port = get_http_port(default:8080);
var app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:'liferay_portal', webapp:TRUE, port:port);

var constraints = [
  {'min_version': '6.2.0' , 'fixed_version': '6.2.5'},
  {'min_version': '7.0.0' , 'fixed_version': '7.0.6'},
  {'min_version': '7.1.0' , 'fixed_version': '7.1.3'},
  {'min_version': '7.2.0' , 'fixed_version': '7.2.1'}
];

vcf::check_version_and_report(
  app_info:app_info, 
  constraints:constraints, 
  severity:SECURITY_HOLE
);

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/liferay_7_2_1.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\liferay_7_2_1.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/liferay_7_2_1.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the Liferay Portal 6.2.x < 6.2.5 / 7.0.x < 7.0.6 / 7.1.x < 7.1.3 / 7.2.x < 7.2.1 RCE as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select CGI abuses plugin family.
On the right side table select Liferay Portal 6.2.x < 6.2.5 / 7.0.x < 7.0.6 / 7.1.x < 7.1.3 / 7.2.x < 7.2.1 RCE plugin ID 155678.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl liferay_7_2_1.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a liferay_7_2_1.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - liferay_7_2_1.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state liferay_7_2_1.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

IAVA | Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert:

2021-A-0296

See also:

Similar and related Nessus plugins:

146861 - Liferay Portal Remote Code Execution (direct check)
59230 - Liferay Portal < 6.0.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities
59231 - Liferay Portal 6.0.5 / 6.0.6 Arbitrary File Download
59358 - Liferay Portal 6.1.0 User Enumeration
59359 - Liferay Portal 6.1.0 Forward Target Handling Security Bypass
59360 - Liferay Portal upload_progress_poller.jsp XSS

Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file liferay_7_2_1.nasl version 1.4. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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Liferay Portal 6.2.x < 6.2.5 / 7.0.x < 7.0.6 / 7.1.x < 7.1.3 / 7.2.x < 7.2.1 RCE - Nessus

Plugin Overview

Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

Version

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