CVE-2021-21084: Adobe Experience Manager stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in resource resolver factory could lead to arbitrary code execution

Published Jun 28, 2021
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Updated

AEM's Cloud Service offering, as well as versions 6.5.7.0 (and below), 6.4.8.3 (and below) and 6.3.3.8 (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

4 affected components
Adobe Experience Manager<=6.3.3.8
Adobe Experience Manager>=6.4.0.0<6.4.8.4
Adobe Experience Manager>=6.5.0.0<6.5.8.0
Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service

Event History

Jun 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21084?

The severity of CVE-2021-21084 is classified as high due to its potential for stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21084?

To fix CVE-2021-21084, you should update Adobe Experience Manager to the latest version or apply the security patches provided by Adobe.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21084?

CVE-2021-21084 affects Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.3.3.8 and below, 6.4.8.3 and below, and 6.5.7.0 and below, as well as Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2021-21084 facilitate?

CVE-2021-21084 can facilitate stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via vulnerable form fields.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2021-21084?

Organizations using affected versions of Adobe Experience Manager or Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service are at risk due to CVE-2021-21084.

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