CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-48591: Adobe Experience Manager | Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) (CWE-79)

First published: Fri Dec 15 2023(Updated: )

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by a Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) vulnerability. If a low-privileged attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Experience Manager<=6.5.18
Adobe Experience Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-48591?

    CVE-2023-48591 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to permit the execution of malicious JavaScript in the context of a user’s session.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-48591?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-48591, upgrade Adobe Experience Manager to version 6.5.19 or later.

  • What are the risks of exploiting CVE-2023-48591?

    Exploitation of CVE-2023-48591 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized actions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-48591?

    Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are directly affected by CVE-2023-48591, including its cloud service offerings.

  • Can CVE-2023-48591 be exploited without user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2023-48591 requires user interaction, as an attacker must convince the user to visit a specially crafted URL referencing the vulnerable page.

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