CVE-2020-9736

Stored XSS in AEM's Content Repository Development Environment

Description

AEM versions 6.5.5.0 (and below), 6.4.8.1 (and below), 6.3.3.8 (and below) and 6.2 SP1-CFP20 (and below) are affected by a stored XSS vulnerability that allows users with access to the Content Repository Development Environment to store malicious scripts in certain node fields. These scripts may be executed in a victim’s browser when browsing to the page containing the vulnerable field.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.09% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Experience Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb20-56.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9736?
CVE-2020-9736 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9736?
To fix CVE-2020-9736, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-9736 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-9736 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-9736?
CVE-2020-9736 affects Adobe Experience Manager.
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