CVE-2025-43567CWE-79

Adobe Connect | Cross-site Scripting (Reflected XSS) (CWE-79)

Critical · published May 13, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 One crafty form field is all it takes! Adobe Connect versions 12.8 and earlier have a reflected XSS vulnerability that could let attackers inject malicious scripts directly into your users’ browsers. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky chef slipping a secret ingredient into a dish without the diner knowing — the unsuspecting guest might end up with a nasty surprise! This XSS flaw allows attackers to serve up malicious JavaScript that executes in the victim's browser, hijacking their session. If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could take over a user's session, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. This breach could compromise the confidentiality and integrity of user data, making it absolutely devastating for both users and organizations involved!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef slipping a secret ingredient into a dish without the diner knowing — the unsuspecting guest might end up with a nasty surprise! This XSS flaw allows attackers to serve up malicious JavaScript that executes in the victim's browser, hijacking their session. This reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Adobe Connect allows malicious scripts to be injected into vulnerable form fields, executing in the browser of a user who visits the compromised page.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could take over a user's session, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. This breach could compromise the confidentiality and integrity of user data, making it absolutely devastating for both users and organizations involved! Immediately upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Connect, as this vulnerability affects all versions up to 12.8. Regularly audit your web applications for input validation issues to prevent future XSS exploits. 🛡️ You can tackle this! Stay updated and vigilant, and you'll keep your users safe! 🎉

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00509 · 42.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2025-05-13T20:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 20:32Z
    Adobe Connect | Cross-site Scripting (Reflected XSS) (CWE-79)
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