CVE-2020-9740: Stored XSS in AEM Design Importer Component
First published: Thu Sep 10 2020(Updated: )
AEM versions 6.5.5.0 (and below), 6.4.8.1 (and below), 6.3.3.8 (and below) and 6.2 SP1-CFP20 (and below) are affected by a stored XSS vulnerability that allows users with 'Author' privileges to store malicious scripts in fields associated with the Design Importer. These scripts may be executed in a victim’s browser when they open the page containing the vulnerable field.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =6.2.0.0-sp1 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp1 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp10 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp11 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp12.1 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp13 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp14 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp15 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp16 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp17 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp18 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp19 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp2 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp20 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp3 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp4 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp5 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp6 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp7 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp8 | |
| Adobe Experience Manager | =6.2.0.0-sp1-cfp9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9740?
CVE-2020-9740 is a stored XSS vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) versions 6.5.5.0 and below, 6.4.8.1 and below, 6.3.3.8 and below, and 6.2 SP1-CFP20 and below.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-9740?
Users of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) versions 6.5.5.0 and below, 6.4.8.1 and below, 6.3.3.8 and below, and 6.2 SP1-CFP20 and below are affected by CVE-2020-9740.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9740?
The severity of CVE-2020-9740 is critical with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can I fix CVE-2020-9740?
To fix CVE-2020-9740, users should upgrade to AEM versions 6.5.5.1 (or above), 6.4.8.2 (or above), 6.3.3.9 (or above), or 6.2 SP1-CFP21 (or above) where the vulnerability has been patched.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9740?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-9740 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB20-56.
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