CVE-2023-48463
Adobe Experience Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by a Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-48463. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on December 15, 2023, with Adobe Systems Incorporated being the assigning CNA (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

This vulnerability is classified as a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue, categorized under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation). The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium severity) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, required low privileges, and user interaction (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows malicious JavaScript content to be executed within the context of the victim's browser. The impact is considered medium severity, with potential for limited confidentiality and integrity breaches (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has released security patches to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to update their Adobe Experience Manager installations to versions newer than 6.5.18 (Adobe Advisory).

Additional resources


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