CVE-2024-54045 in Connect
Summary
by MITRE • 12/11/2024
Adobe Connect versions 12.6, 11.4.7 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.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/18/2025
Adobe Connect is a web-based platform for virtual meetings and collaboration that has been identified with a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in versions 12.6, 11.4.7 and earlier. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws where malicious scripts are injected into otherwise trusted websites. The reflected XSS vulnerability occurs when the application receives input from an untrusted source and immediately reflects that input back to the user without proper sanitization or encoding. In the context of Adobe Connect, this means that when a user visits a maliciously crafted URL containing harmful JavaScript code, the application will execute this code within the victim's browser session, potentially compromising the user's security and data integrity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities through social engineering techniques. An attacker could craft deceptive URLs that appear legitimate to users, enticing them to click through to exploit the vulnerability. Once executed, the malicious JavaScript could steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, inject malicious content into the application, or even perform actions on behalf of the authenticated user. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it leverages the trust relationship between the user and the legitimate application, making it difficult for users to distinguish between safe and malicious content. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that the malicious payload is not stored on the server but rather reflected back from the server in response to the user's request, making it harder to detect through traditional server-side scanning methods.
The attack vector for CVE-2024-54045 typically involves phishing campaigns or spear-phishing attacks where users are tricked into clicking on malicious links. According to the ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment and T1566.002 - Phishing: Spearphishing Link, as attackers would need to deliver the malicious payload through deceptive communication channels. The vulnerability also relates to T1071.001 - Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols, as it exploits web application vulnerabilities. Organizations using Adobe Connect should prioritize immediate remediation by upgrading to patched versions of the software, as the vulnerability can be exploited without any authentication requirements. The reflected XSS vulnerability creates a persistent threat that can be exploited across different user sessions and potentially affect multiple users within an organization, making it a critical security concern that requires prompt attention and mitigation strategies including input validation, output encoding, and proper web application security configurations.