CVE-2019-8083 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5, 6.4, and 6.3 are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could potentially lead to the disclosure of sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2019-8083

This CVE involves a security issue in Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5, 6.4, and 6.3 that could allow attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2019-8083?

CVE-2019-8083 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability present in Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5, 6.4, and 6.3. If successfully exploited, it could result in the disclosure of sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-8083

The vulnerability has the potential to allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser, leading to the exposure of sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8083

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5, 6.4, and 6.3 allows for cross-site scripting attacks, enabling threat actors to inject and execute malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Adobe Experience Manager
Vendor: Adobe
Versions Affected: 6.5, 6.4, 6.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users of the affected Adobe Experience Manager versions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patch provided by Adobe to fix the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activities that may indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement web application firewalls to detect and block malicious traffic.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Adobe Experience Manager is kept up to date with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.