CVE-2021-40711: Adobe Experience Manager Stored Cross-Site Scripting Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution

Published Sep 27, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Experience Manager version 6.5.9.0 (and earlier) is affected by a stored XSS vulnerability when creating Content Fragments. An authenticated attacker can send a malformed POST request to achieve arbitrary code execution. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in a victim’s browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Experience Manager<=6.5.9.0

Event History

Sep 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40711?

CVE-2021-40711 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2021-40711 occur?

CVE-2021-40711 occurs due to stored XSS when creating Content Fragments in Adobe Experience Manager.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-40711?

CVE-2021-40711 affects authenticated users of Adobe Experience Manager version 6.5.9.0 and earlier.

4

How do I fix CVE-2021-40711?

To fix CVE-2021-40711, update Adobe Experience Manager to the latest version beyond 6.5.9.0.

5

What impact does CVE-2021-40711 have on users?

CVE-2021-40711 can lead to arbitrary code execution and malicious JavaScript being executed in a victim's browser.

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