Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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ReconCraft malicious URL with XSS payload
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DeliveryDistribute via phishing/social engineering
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ExploitVictim clicks link while authenticated
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InstallAdobe Connect reflects unsanitized script
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C2JavaScript executes in victim browser
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ExecuteAccess session tokens or cross-origin resources
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ImpactExfiltrate data or perform unauthorized actions
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Exploitation requires victim user interaction-specifically clicking a malicious URL referencing the vulnerable Adobe Connect page. The vulnerability affects default Adobe Connect configurations without special feature enablement (AV:N/AC:L indicates standard attack surface). No authentication is required from the attacker's perspective (PR:N), though the victim must access Adobe Connect, implying they are likely authenticated users of the platform. The changed scope (S:C) suggests the vulnerability may require specific cross-origin conditions or particular Adobe Connect deployment configurations where the application can interact with other security contexts, though the exact technical requirements for scope change are not detailed in available data. Exploitation is LIMITED by the need for successful social engineering-victims must be convinced to follow attacker-controlled links, and modern browser XSS protections may block some obvious payloads, reducing success rates against security-aware users. |
| Impact | Multiple risk signals present a nuanced picture requiring careful analysis. The CVSS 9.3 score reflects maximum impact due to changed scope (S:C), network attack vector (AV:N), low complexity (AC:L), and high confidentiality/integrity impact (C:H/I:H). However, required user interaction (UI:R) means exploitation depends on successful social engineering-attackers must convince victims to click malicious links. SSVC framework classifies this as non-automatable with no current exploitation, aligning with EPSS's low 0.10% probability (27th percentile), indicating minimal observed attacker interest. No CISA KEV listing and no public POC further reduce immediate risk. The apparent contradiction between high CVSS and low real-world signals stems from the scope change metric, which inflates score but doesn't reflect exploitation difficulty. Priority should be moderate: patch during normal cycles for internet-facing instances, prioritize deployments handling sensitive data where scope change impact matters. This is NOT an immediate emergency despite the 9.3 score-contextual factors (UI required, no active exploitation, low attacker interest) substantially reduce urgency compared to CVSS-9.3 remote code execution vulnerabilities. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker crafts a malicious URL containing JavaScript payload in a parameter processed by Adobe Connect's vulnerable page, then distributes it via phishing email or compromised website targeting Adobe Connect users. When a victim clicks the link while authenticated to Adobe Connect, the malicious script executes in their browser context with changed scope, potentially accessing session tokens, exfiltrating meeting data, or performing actions across other Adobe services if the victim maintains concurrent authenticated sessions. No public proof-of-concept exists at time of analysis, but reflected XSS exploitation techniques are well-documented and straightforward to implement. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv2 – Apr 28, 2026
Reflected XSS in Adobe Connect 12.10 and earlier enables attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in victim browsers through crafted URLs. The changed scope (S:C) indicates potential escape from Adobe Connect's application context to access other origins, elevating impact beyond typical reflected XSS. CVSS 9.3 reflects high confidentiality/integrity impact with scope change, though real-world exploitation requires social engineering (UI:R). EPSS score of 0.10% (27th percentile) and SSVC classification of non-automatable with no observed exploitation suggest this is lower priority than CVSS alone indicates, despite the high numerical score.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in Adobe Connect 12.10 and earlier allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in victim browsers via crafted URLs, with scope change enabling attacks beyond the vulnerable application's security context. CVSS 9.3 severity driven by network-based attack vector requiring no privileges, changed scope allowing cross-domain impact, and high confidentiality/integrity compromise. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, though the low attack complexity and widespread Adobe Connect deployment in enterprise web conferencing environments elevates real-world risk.
RemediationAI
Adobe has released security updates addressing this vulnerability in APSB26-37. Consult the official advisory at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb26-37.html for exact patched versions and upgrade instructions specific to your deployment model (on-premises vs. hosted). As interim mitigation before patching, implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common XSS payloads in URL parameters, though this provides incomplete protection against novel encoding techniques and may generate false positives on legitimate special characters in meeting URLs or usernames. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers with strict script-src directives to limit inline JavaScript execution-this substantially reduces XSS impact but may break legacy Adobe Connect features that rely on inline scripts, requiring testing before production deployment. For high-risk deployments, restrict Adobe Connect access to authenticated internal networks via VPN until patching is complete, trading external accessibility for elimination of the network attack vector; this is only viable for organizations not requiring external participant access to meetings.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This is a reflected (non-persistent) Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in Adobe Connect, a web conferencing platform used for virtual meetings, eLearning, and webinars. The affected product (cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_connect) spans versions up to and including 12.10 and 2025.3. Reflected XSS occurs when user-supplied input is immediately returned by a web application without proper sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into HTTP requests. The CVSS scope change indicator (S:C) is notable for XSS vulnerabilities-it suggests the malicious JavaScript can affect resources beyond the vulnerable application's security context, potentially accessing sensitive data from other Adobe services or browser-stored credentials if the victim is authenticated to multiple Adobe properties.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionNVD
Adobe Connect versions 2025.3, 12.10 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser. Scope is changed.
Executive ViewAI
Adobe Connect versions 12.10 and earlier contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute malicious code in user browsers and potentially access other web applications if victims are simultaneously logged into multiple services. While the CVSS score is critical (9.3), actual exploitation requires social engineering to trick users into clicking malicious links, and no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, making this a moderate-priority remediation target for organizations using Adobe Connect for virtual meetings or training.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Deploy WAF rules targeting common XSS patterns in Adobe Connect URLs; (2) Restrict Adobe Connect deployments to corporate networks or require multi-factor authentication before access; (3) Disable meeting links in email and require users to log in through corporate portal instead; (4) Conduct user awareness training on phishing and malicious link risks; (5) Monitor for suspicious URL patterns in meeting invitations and audit Adobe Connect logs for anomalous script execution events.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
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