Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts for executing unauthorized actions.
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be abused by a low-privileged attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields. This could lead to the execution of malicious JavaScript in a victim's browser.
Understanding CVE-2023-48615
This section provides insights into the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies related to CVE-2023-48615.
What is CVE-2023-48615?
The CVE-2023-48615 vulnerability affects Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier, allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts in victim browsers.
The Impact of CVE-2023-48615
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM. A low-privileged attacker can exploit it to execute JavaScript in a victim's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-48615
This section delves into the specific technical aspects of the CVE-2023-48615 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability stems from a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the
libs/dam/gui/coral/components/admin/collections/clientlibs/admin/js/collectionoperationsactivator.js
file.
Affected Systems and Versions
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are susceptible to this vulnerability, impacting users of these specific versions.
Exploitation Mechanism
Low-privileged attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields, allowing them to execute unauthorized JavaScript in victim browsers.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address the CVE-2023-48615 vulnerability, users and organizations can take immediate steps and follow long-term security practices to enhance their security posture.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Refer to the Adobe Security Advisory (APSB23-72) for detailed information on how to patch and secure Adobe Experience Manager against the CVE-2023-48615 vulnerability.