CVE-2022-42352 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

AEM Reflected XSS Arbitrary code execution

Understanding CVE-2022-42352

Adobe Experience Manager version 6.5.14 (and earlier) is 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.

What is CVE-2022-42352?

CVE-2022-42352 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Adobe Experience Manager version 6.5.14 and earlier. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the victim's browser if the victim visits a URL referencing a vulnerable page.

The Impact of CVE-2022-42352

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM, with a CVSS base score of 5.4. Although the confidentiality and integrity impacts are low, an attacker can execute malicious JavaScript in the victim's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-42352

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises due to inadequate input validation and sanitization in Adobe Experience Manager, allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Adobe
Product: Experience Manager
Affected Versions:
Version: Unspecified
Less Than or Equal to: 6.5.14.0
Version: Unspecified
Less Than or Equal to: None

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs to lure a victim to visit a URL that references a page with the vulnerability, enabling the execution of malicious JavaScript to exploit the XSS flaw.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Adobe recommends updating to the latest patched version of Adobe Experience Manager to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Additionally, users should avoid clicking on untrusted links or visiting suspicious websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Employ strict input validation and output encoding practices in web applications to prevent XSS vulnerabilities. Regularly monitor and patch software to address security flaws promptly.

Patching and Updates

Refer to the official Adobe security advisory (APSB22-59) for detailed instructions on updating Adobe Experience Manager to the latest secure version.