What is the severity of CVE-2023-48538?

CVE-2023-48538 is classified as a medium-severity stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48538?

To fix CVE-2023-48538, upgrade Adobe Experience Manager to version 6.5.19 or later.

Who can exploit CVE-2023-48538?

CVE-2023-48538 can be exploited by low-privileged attackers who can inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-48538?

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier, as well as the Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service up to 2023.10, are affected by CVE-2023-48538.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-48538?

Exploiting CVE-2023-48538 may allow attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to data theft or other malicious actions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-48538

medium

5.4

CWE

15/12/2023

7/5/2025

CVE-2023-48538: Adobe Experience Manager | Cross-site Scripting (Stored XSS) (CWE-79)

First published: Fri Dec 15 2023(Updated: )

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be abused by a low-privileged 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Experience Manager	<=6.5.18.0
Adobe Experience Manager	<2023.11

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb23-72.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb23-72.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48538?
CVE-2023-48538 is classified as a medium-severity stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48538?
To fix CVE-2023-48538, upgrade Adobe Experience Manager to version 6.5.19 or later.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-48538?
CVE-2023-48538 can be exploited by low-privileged attackers who can inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-48538?
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier, as well as the Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service up to 2023.10, are affected by CVE-2023-48538.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-48538?
Exploiting CVE-2023-48538 may allow attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to data theft or other malicious actions.

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