CVE-2023-51459: Adobe Experience Manager | Cross-site Scripting (Reflected XSS) (CWE-79)

Published Dec 20, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Experience Manager<=6.5.18.0
Adobe Experience Manager<2023.11.0

Event History

Dec 20, 2023
CVE Published
02:02 PM
Data Sourced
02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51459?

The severity of CVE-2023-51459 is classified as medium due to its potential to allow reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51459?

To fix CVE-2023-51459, upgrade Adobe Experience Manager to version 6.5.19 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-51459?

CVE-2023-51459 affects Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier, as well as AEM Cloud Service versions prior to 2023.11.0.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2023-51459 enable?

CVE-2023-51459 can enable low-privileged attackers to execute malicious JavaScript through reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) when a victim visits a specially crafted URL.

5

Can I mitigate CVE-2023-51459 without an update?

There are limited mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-51459, and applying the recommended updates is the best practice.

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