CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9647: XSS

First published: Fri Jun 12 2020(Updated: )

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5 and earlier have a cross-site scripting (dom-based) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary javascript execution in the browser.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Experience Manager>=6.4<6.4.8.1
Adobe Experience Manager>=6.5<6.5.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9647?

    CVE-2020-9647 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary JavaScript execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-9647?

    To fix CVE-2020-9647, update Adobe Experience Manager to version 6.5.5.1 or later, or apply the recommended security patches.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2020-9647?

    CVE-2020-9647 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser, which can lead to session hijacking or other malicious actions.

  • Which versions of Adobe Experience Manager are affected by CVE-2020-9647?

    CVE-2020-9647 affects Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5 and earlier, specifically prior to version 6.5.5.1.

  • Is CVE-2020-9647 a persistent vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2020-9647 is a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.

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