CVE-2020-9732: Stored XSS in AEM Sites Components

Published Sep 10, 2020
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Updated

The AEM Forms add-on for versions 6.5.5.0 (and below) and 6.4.8.2 (and below) are affected by a stored XSS vulnerability that allows users with 'Author' privileges to store malicious scripts in fields associated with the Sites component. These scripts may be executed in a victim’s browser when they open the page containing the vulnerable field.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe Experience Manager<=6.2.1.20
Adobe Experience Manager>=6.3.0.0<=6.3.3.8
Adobe Experience Manager>=6.4.0.0<=6.4.8.1
Adobe Experience Manager>=6.5.0.0<=6.5.5.0
Adobe Experience Manager Forms=6.4.8.1
Adobe Experience Manager Forms=6.5.5.0

Event History

Sep 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9732?

CVE-2020-9732 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity due to its potential for stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9732?

To fix CVE-2020-9732, upgrade to Adobe Experience Manager versions above 6.5.5.0 or 6.4.8.2.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-9732?

CVE-2020-9732 affects users with 'Author' privileges in Adobe Experience Manager Forms versions 6.5.5.0 and below and 6.4.8.2 and below.

4

What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2020-9732?

CVE-2020-9732 allows for stored XSS attacks where malicious scripts can be executed in the context of the victim's browser.

5

What software versions are impacted by CVE-2020-9732?

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.5.0 and below, and 6.4.8.2 and below are impacted by CVE-2020-9732.

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