CVE-2024-41878: experience manager XSS — Fix

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.19 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the user's browser session. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, such as convincing a victim to click on a malicious link.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	experience_manager	< 6.5.20.0
adobe	experience_manager	< 2024.03

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb24-05.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41878? +

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.19 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the user's browser session. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, such as convincing a victim to click on a malicious link. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-41878? +

CVE-2024-41878 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41878? +

CVE-2024-41878 affects products from adobe, specifically: experience_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41878? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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