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CVE-2016-7851: Adobe Connect version 9.5.6 and earlier does not adequately validate input in the events registration module.

Adobe Connect version 9.5.6 and earlier does not adequately validate input in the events registration module. This vulnerability could be exploited in cross-site scripting attacks.

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Adobe Connect 9.5.6 and earlier has an input-validation flaw in the events registration module that could allow cross-site scripting. This can let attacker-controlled script run in a user’s browser in the context of the affected Connect site. Organizations are exposed if they still run Adobe Connect 9.5.6 or earlier, especially where event registration pages are reachable by untrusted users or the internet. Treat this as a targeted legacy-platform cleanup item. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly accessible Adobe Connect event registration workflows because XSS can affect users and organizational trust. Mitigation focus: Review Adobe APSB16-35 and apply Adobe’s recommended remediation.; Upgrade affected Adobe Connect deployments according to Adobe guidance.; Remove or restrict access to legacy Adobe Connect instances pending remediation..

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n/aAdobe Connect 9.5.6 and earlier versionsAdobe Connect 9.5.6 and earlier versionsListed
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