CVE-2024-43715
Adobe Experience Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2024-43715 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.21 and earlier. The vulnerability was disclosed on December 10, 2024, and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 (Medium severity) (NVD, Adobe Security).

Technical details

The vulnerability is characterized as a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim's browser session. The attack vector involves manipulating DOM elements through crafted URLs or user input, allowing the injection of malicious scripts that execute when the page is rendered (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the victim's browser session. This could potentially lead to the theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected user's browser (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in versions after 6.5.21. Organizations are advised to update their Adobe Experience Manager installations to the latest version to mitigate this security risk (Adobe Security).

Additional resources


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