How severe is CVE-2024-43712?

CVE-2024-43712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-43712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43712?

CVE-2024-43712 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43712?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-43712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40031.

When was CVE-2024-43712 published?

CVE-2024-43712 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43712

CVE-2024-43712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40031
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2024-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.21 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim's browser. This issue occurs when data from a user-controllable source is improperly sanitized before being used in the Document Object Model (DOM) of a web page, leading to the execution of malicious scripts. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, such as tricking a victim into clicking a link or navigating to a malicious website.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43712?: Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.21 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim's browser. This issue occurs when data from a user-controllable source is improperly sanitized before being used in the Document Object Model (DOM) of a web page, leading to the execution of malicious scripts. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, such as tricking a victim into clicking a link or navigating to a malicious website.
How severe is CVE-2024-43712?: CVE-2024-43712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-43712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43712?: CVE-2024-43712 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40031.
When was CVE-2024-43712 published?: CVE-2024-43712 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb24-69.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:*:*:*:*:aem_cloud_service:*:*:*

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