CVE-2022-44488 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2022-44488 impacting Adobe Experience Manager, allowing attackers to redirect users to malicious sites. Update systems to prevent exploitation.
Adobe Experience Manager version 6.5.14 (and earlier) is impacted by a URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability. An attacker with low privileges could exploit this issue to redirect users to malicious websites, requiring user interaction to succeed.
Understanding CVE-2022-44488
This section provides insights into the CVE-2022-44488 vulnerability affecting Adobe Experience Manager.
What is CVE-2022-44488?
CVE-2022-44488 is a security vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager that allows low-privilege authenticated attackers to carry out URL Redirection to Untrusted Sites, also known as 'Open Redirect,' putting users at risk of being redirected to malicious sites.
The Impact of CVE-2022-44488
The impact of CVE-2022-44488 could lead to user redirection to malicious websites, potentially resulting in phishing attacks or the installation of malware on affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-44488
This section outlines the technical aspects of CVE-2022-44488.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager allows low-privilege authenticated attackers to redirect users to malicious sites through URL Redirection to Untrusted Sites (Open Redirect).
Affected Systems and Versions
- Vendor: Adobe
- Product: Experience Manager
- Affected Versions: 6.5.14 (and earlier)
Exploitation Mechanism
Exploitation of CVE-2022-44488 requires user interaction, where attackers can leverage the vulnerability to redirect users to harmful websites.
Mitigation and Prevention
This section discusses the steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2022-44488.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users and administrators are advised to update to the latest version of Adobe Experience Manager to patch the vulnerability and prevent exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement caution when clicking on URLs and ensure systems are regularly updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of redirection attacks.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security advisories from Adobe and apply relevant patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.