Stored XSS in Adobe Experience Manager

Executive Summary

This is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager. A low-privileged attacker can inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields. When a victim visits the affected page, the malicious JavaScript executes in their browser.

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Detection Guidance

To detect this stored XSS vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager, inspect form fields for improper input validation. Check HTTP responses for unsanitized user input reflected in HTML. Use browser developer tools to monitor network requests for suspicious script injections. Review server logs for unusual POST requests containing script tags or event handlers.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform actions on behalf of the user. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or account compromise.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information.

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Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Adobe for Adobe Experience Manager. Review and sanitize all form fields to prevent script injection. Restrict user privileges to minimize attack surface. Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity related to XSS attempts.

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