SB2021091457 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager



SB2021091457 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager

Published: September 14, 2021 Updated: December 15, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021091457
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 5 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40711)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40714)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


3) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40712)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user can send specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


4) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40713)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack and gain access to sensitive information.


5) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42725)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions by manipulating the Referer HTTP header and gain unauthorized access to the certain pages.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.