CVE-2025-49553

Description

Adobe Connect versions 12.9 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited by an attacker to execute malicious scripts in a victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must navigate to a crafted web page. A successful attacker can abuse this to achieve session takeover, increasing the confidentiality and integrity impact as high. Scope is changed.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.3

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	connect	< 12.10
apple	macos	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb25-70.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49553? +

Adobe Connect versions 12.9 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited by an attacker to execute malicious scripts in a victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must navigate to a crafted web page. A successful attacker can abuse this to achieve session takeover, increasing the confidentiality and integrity impact as high. Scope is changed. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-49553? +

CVE-2025-49553 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.3 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-49553? +

CVE-2025-49553 affects products from adobe, apple, microsoft, specifically: connect, macos, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-49553? +

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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