CVE-2023-48517
Adobe Experience Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) was found to contain a Cross-site Scripting (Stored XSS) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-48517. The vulnerability was disclosed on December 15, 2023, and affects multiple versions of Adobe Experience Manager. The issue has been classified with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity level (Adobe Security, NVD Detail).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been classified as a Cross-site Scripting (Stored XSS) issue (CWE-79) with potential for arbitrary code execution. According to the CVSS v3.1 scoring metrics, the vulnerability has the following characteristics: Network-based attack vector (AV:N), Low attack complexity (AC:L), requires Low privileges (PR:L), User interaction required (UI:R), and affects Changed scope (S:C), with Low impact on confidentiality (C:L) and integrity (I:L) (Adobe Security).

Impact

The vulnerability can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution and compromise of affected systems. The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates moderate severity, with potential impacts on both confidentiality and integrity of the system (Adobe Security).

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