CVE-2021-43762: Adobe Experience Manager Unicode normalization leads to dispatcher bypass

Published Jan 13, 2022
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Updated

AEM's Cloud Service offering, as well as version 6.5.10.0 (and below) are affected by a dispatcher bypass vulnerability that could be abused to evade security controls. Sensitive areas of the web application may be exposed through exploitation of the vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Experience Manager<=6.5.10.0
Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service

Event History

Jan 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43762?

CVE-2021-43762 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive areas of the web application.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43762?

To mitigate CVE-2021-43762, upgrade Adobe Experience Manager to version 6.5.10.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Experience Manager are affected by CVE-2021-43762?

CVE-2021-43762 affects Adobe Experience Manager versions up to and including 6.5.10.0, as well as Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service.

4

What impact does CVE-2021-43762 have on web applications?

CVE-2021-43762 could allow attackers to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the web application.

5

Is Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service vulnerable to CVE-2021-43762?

Yes, Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service is affected by CVE-2021-43762, which poses a risk of security control evasion.

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