CVE-2024-25607: The default password hashing algorithm (PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA1) in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.15, and older

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-25607?

digital experience platform: upgrade to 7.2; liferay portal: upgrade to newer than 7.4.3.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-25607 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25607 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-25607 affect?

CVE-2024-25607 affects digital experience platform, liferay portal. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The default password hashing algorithm (PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA1) in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.15, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 16, 7.3 before update 4, 7.2 before fix pack 17, and older unsupported ver

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-25607 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting digital experience platform, liferay portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default password hashing algorithm (PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA1) in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.15, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 16, 7.3 before update 4, 7.2 before fix pack 17, and older unsupported versions defaults to a low work factor, which allows attackers to quickly crack password hashes.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-916
Published	2024-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Liferay Inc. · Vendor: liferay

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

liferay digital experience platform UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.2 · 7.2 · 7.2 fix_pack_1 · 7.2 fix_pack_10 · 7.2 fix_pack_11 · 7.2 fix_pack_12 · 7.2 fix_pack_13 · 7.2 fix_pack_14

Fixed in: 7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy digital-experience-platform || rpm -q digital-experience-platform || digital-experience-platform --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade digital-experience-platform

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade digital-experience-platform

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

liferay liferay portal UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.4.3.15

Fixed in: newer than 7.4.3.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy liferay-portal || rpm -q liferay-portal || liferay-portal --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.4.3.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade liferay-portal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade liferay-portal

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-25607?

digital experience platform: upgrade to 7.2; liferay portal: upgrade to newer than 7.4.3.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25607 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25607 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-25607 affect?

CVE-2024-25607 affects digital experience platform, liferay portal. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The default password hashing algorithm (PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA1) in Liferay Portal 7.2.0 through 7.4.3.15, and older unsupported versions, and Liferay DXP 7.4 before update 16, 7.3 before update 4, 7.2 before fix pack 17, and older unsupported ver

How urgent is CVE-2024-25607?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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