CVE-2020-9741

Stored XSS in AEM Forms Components

Description

The AEM forms add-on for versions 6.5.5.0 (and below) and 6.4.8.2 (and below) is affected by a stored XSS vulnerability that allows users with 'Author' privileges to store malicious scripts in fields associated with the Forms component. These scripts may be executed in a victim’s browser when they open the page containing the vulnerable field.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.66%
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-2020-9741?
CVE-2020-9741 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9741?
To fix CVE-2020-9741, 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-2020-9741 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-9741 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-9741?
CVE-2020-9741 affects Adobe Experience Manager.
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