Learn about CVE-2023-48614 affecting Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier. Discover impact, technical details, and how to mitigate this Cross-site Scripting vulnerability.
A Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier. This article explores the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-48614.
Understanding CVE-2023-48614
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by a Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute malicious JavaScript within the victim's browser.
What is CVE-2023-48614?
The vulnerability resides in the
libs/dam/gui/components/admin/cloudshare/clientlibs/ccsharepage/js/ccsharepage.js
file in Adobe Experience Manager. By tricking a victim into visiting a malicious URL referencing a vulnerable page, an attacker can execute unauthorized scripts.
The Impact of CVE-2023-48614
With a CVSS base score of 5.4 and a medium severity level, this vulnerability poses a threat to the confidentiality and integrity of affected systems. A low-privileged attacker can exploit this issue, leading to potential information disclosure.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-48614
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). It has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium severity) and requires low privileges and user interaction for exploitation.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw allows an attacker to inject and execute malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modifications.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can craft URLs referencing vulnerable pages and trick victims into accessing them, enabling the execution of malicious JavaScript code within the victim's browser.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial for organizations to take immediate action to address the CVE-2023-48614 vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Adobe has released a security advisory (APSB23-72) detailing the vulnerability and providing a patch to address the issue.