CVE-2025-62251 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-732, which relates to incorrect permission assignment for critical resources. Specifically, in Liferay Portal versions 7.3.0 through 7.4.3.119 and Liferay DXP 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.8, 2023.Q4.0 through 2023.Q4.5, and 7.4 GA through update 92 and 7.3 GA through update 36, the Menu Display Widget improperly enforces access controls. This flaw causes the portal to display content to users who do not have the appropriate permissions to view it. The vulnerability arises from a misconfiguration or coding error that fails to restrict content visibility based on user roles or permissions. The CVSS 4.8 score reflects that the attack vector is network-based (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:H indicates high privileges but the vector states no privileges needed, so this may be a nuance in the vector), and requires user interaction (UI:P). The impact on confidentiality is low to limited (VC:L), with similarly limited impacts on integrity and availability. No public exploits have been reported, and no patches are linked yet, indicating that remediation may require vendor updates or configuration changes. This vulnerability primarily risks unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, which can lead to data leakage and potential compliance violations.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-62251 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information through the Liferay Portal's Menu Display Widget. This could expose internal documents, user data, or proprietary content to unauthorized users, potentially violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. The exposure could damage organizational reputation, lead to regulatory fines, and facilitate further targeted attacks if sensitive information is leaked. Since Liferay Portal is widely used in government, education, and enterprise sectors across Europe, the risk is significant for organizations relying on these versions. The vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, but the confidentiality breach alone can have serious operational and legal consequences. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the need for proactive mitigation.

Organizations should immediately audit their Liferay Portal deployments to identify affected versions. Until official patches are released, administrators should review and tighten permission settings on the Menu Display Widget and other content display components to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive content. Implementing strict role-based access controls (RBAC) and conducting thorough permission reviews can reduce exposure. Monitoring portal logs for unusual access patterns or unauthorized content views is recommended. If feasible, temporarily disabling or restricting the use of the Menu Display Widget for sensitive content can mitigate risk. Organizations should subscribe to Liferay security advisories to apply patches promptly once available. Additionally, educating users about the risk and enforcing strong authentication and session management can help limit exploitation opportunities.