CVE-2025-62258 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability classified under CWE-352, found in the Headless API component of Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP products. The vulnerability affects versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.107, 2023.Q3.1 through 2023.Q3.4, 7.4 GA through update 92, 7.3 GA through update 35, and older unsupported versions. The flaw allows remote attackers to craft malicious requests that, when executed by an authenticated user, can perform arbitrary API calls via the 'endpoint' parameter. This means an attacker can trick a logged-in user into submitting a request that performs unintended actions on the server, such as modifying data or triggering administrative functions exposed through the Headless API. The CVSS 4.0 score is 7.0 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but requiring user interaction. The vulnerability does not require authentication but depends on the victim's session and interaction. The impact includes potential unauthorized operations that could affect data integrity and availability, though confidentiality impact is limited. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability is published and should be addressed promptly. The Headless API is often used for integrations and automation, increasing the risk of widespread impact if exploited.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk especially for those relying on Liferay Portal or DXP for critical web services, intranet portals, or customer-facing applications. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized changes in system configurations, data manipulation, or disruption of services through the Headless API. This could affect business operations, compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR, and damage organizational reputation. Since the vulnerability requires user interaction, phishing or social engineering campaigns could be leveraged to exploit it. Organizations with high user traffic and integration with other enterprise systems are particularly vulnerable. The lack of authentication requirement for the attack vector increases the risk of widespread exploitation once a user is tricked into interaction. The impact on availability and integrity could disrupt essential services, especially in sectors like finance, government, and healthcare, which often use Liferay for portal solutions.

European organizations should immediately assess their Liferay Portal and DXP versions to identify if they are within the affected range. Although no official patches are currently listed, organizations should monitor Liferay's security advisories for updates and apply patches as soon as they become available. In the interim, implement strict CSRF protections such as enforcing anti-CSRF tokens on all Headless API endpoints and validating the origin and referer headers. Restrict API access to trusted networks and users, and consider disabling or limiting the Headless API if not essential. Enhance user awareness training to reduce the risk of phishing and social engineering attacks that could trigger user interaction. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts targeting the Headless API. Regularly audit and monitor API usage logs for anomalous activities. Finally, review and tighten user session management and authentication mechanisms to minimize the attack surface.