8.1
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-44176: Adobe Experience Manager Stored XSS in workflow Stages parameter

First published: Tue Dec 14 2021(Updated: )

AEM's Cloud Service offering, as well as version 6.5.10.0 (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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Experience Manager<=6.5.10.0
Adobe Experience Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-44176?

    CVE-2021-44176 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in stored Cross-Site Scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-44176?

    To fix CVE-2021-44176, update Adobe Experience Manager to version 6.5.10.1 or later, or apply available patches provided by Adobe.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2021-44176?

    CVE-2021-44176 affects Adobe Experience Manager versions up to 6.5.10.0 and Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-44176?

    CVE-2021-44176 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields.

  • Can CVE-2021-44176 lead to data theft?

    Yes, if exploited, CVE-2021-44176 could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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