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CVE-2023-48470:
Adobe Experience Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) versions 6.5.18 and earlier were identified with a Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability was disclosed on December 15, 2023, and was assigned CVE-2023-48470 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). The attack vector is network-based, with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction. The scope is changed, with low impacts on both confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability (Adobe Advisory).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker to execute malicious JavaScript content within the context of the victim's browser when they visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in Experience Manager versions after 6.5.18. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this security risk (Adobe Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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