CVE-2026-27245
Reflected XSS in Adobe Connect Allows Browser-Based Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-04-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adobe | connect | to 12.11 (exc) |
| adobe | connect_desktop_application | to 2025.3 (inc) |
| adobe | connect_desktop_application | to 2025.9.15 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue affecting Adobe Connect versions 2025.3, 12.10, and earlier. It occurs when an attacker tricks a victim into visiting a specially crafted URL that references a vulnerable page. When the victim visits this URL, malicious JavaScript code can be executed within the victim's browser context.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in Adobe Connect versions 2025.3, 12.10 and earlier, which allows execution of malicious JavaScript in the victim's browser context.
Such vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or session hijacking, potentially impacting the confidentiality and integrity of user data.
This may affect compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive data against unauthorized access or disclosure.
However, specific impacts on compliance are not detailed in the provided information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant because the attacker can execute malicious scripts in the victim's browser. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed with the victim's privileges. The CVSS score of 9.3 indicates a high severity with potential for complete confidentiality and integrity compromise.