CVE-2024-54040: Adobe Connect | Cross-site Scripting (Stored XSS) (CWE-79)

Published Dec 10, 2024
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Updated

Adobe Connect versions 12.6, 11.4.7 and earlier 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Connect<11.4.9
Adobe Connect>=12.0<12.7

Event History

Dec 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-54040?

CVE-2024-54040 has a high severity rating due to its potential for exploitation via stored Cross-Site Scripting in Adobe Connect.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-54040?

To fix CVE-2024-54040, upgrade your Adobe Connect installation to version 12.7 or later, or to version 11.4.9 or later.

3

What versions of Adobe Connect are affected by CVE-2024-54040?

Adobe Connect versions 12.6, 11.4.7, and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2024-54040.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-54040?

CVE-2024-54040 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What could an attacker do with CVE-2024-54040?

An attacker could inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields, potentially executing malicious JavaScript in a victim's browser.

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