CVE-2023-29304
Adobe Experience Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.16.0 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed to Adobe Systems Incorporated, with the CVE identifier CVE-2023-29304 being assigned on April 4, 2023, and publicly disclosed on June 15, 2023 (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.4 (Medium) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The weakness is categorized under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows malicious JavaScript content to be executed within the context of the victim's browser. The attack requires user interaction and can lead to compromise of confidentiality and integrity at a low level (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in versions after 6.5.16.0. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Adobe Experience Manager to mitigate this security risk (Adobe Advisory).

Additional resources


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