CVE-2021-40722

AEM Forms Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Description

AEM Forms Cloud Service offering, as well as version 6.5.10.0 (and below) are affected by an XML External Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability that could be abused by an attacker to achieve RCE.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.54%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Experience Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb21-103.html release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40722?
CVE-2021-40722 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40722?
To fix CVE-2021-40722, 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-2021-40722 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40722 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-2021-40722?
CVE-2021-40722 affects Adobe Experience Manager.
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