CVE-2024-36181

Name: CVE-2024-36181
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-13T08:16:10.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36181 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.20 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser session. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.20 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser session. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, typically in the form of convincing a victim to visit a maliciously crafted web page or to interact with a maliciously modified DOM element within the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Experience Manager	< 6.5.21
Adobe	Experience Manager	< 2024.5

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb24-28.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb24-28.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36181?

How severe is CVE-2024-36181?

CVE-2024-36181 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36181?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST