CVE-2020-24445: Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Commenting Function of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Published Dec 10, 2020
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Updated

AEM's Cloud Service offering, as well as version 6.5.6.0 (and below), are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be abused by an attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in a victim’s browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Experience Manager<=6.5.6.0
Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service

Event History

Dec 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24445?

CVE-2020-24445 has a high severity rating due to its potential for stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-24445?

To remediate CVE-2020-24445, upgrade to a version of Adobe Experience Manager that is above 6.5.6.0 or apply the necessary security updates provided by Adobe.

3

Which Adobe Experience Manager versions are affected by CVE-2020-24445?

CVE-2020-24445 affects Adobe Experience Manager versions up to and including 6.5.6.0 and the Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24445?

CVE-2020-24445 is identified as a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that may allow the injection of malicious scripts.

5

Can CVE-2020-24445 lead to data compromise?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2020-24445 could lead to unauthorized access, session hijacking, and data compromise.

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