How severe is CVE-2024-43729?

CVE-2024-43729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-43729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43729?

CVE-2024-43729 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-2024-43729?

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

Does CVE-2024-43729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40678.

When was CVE-2024-43729 published?

CVE-2024-43729 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43729

CVE-2024-43729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40678
Weakness: CWE-285
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 an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and have a high impact on integrity. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43729?: Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.21 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and have a high impact on integrity. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2024-43729?: CVE-2024-43729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-43729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43729?: CVE-2024-43729 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-2024-43729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40678.
When was CVE-2024-43729 published?: CVE-2024-43729 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)

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