Adobe AEM Debugging Client Libraries

What is the "Adobe AEM Debugging Client Libraries" module?

The "Adobe AEM Debugging Client Libraries" module is designed to detect misconfigurations in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) related to client libraries. AEM is a content management system that allows users to create, manage, and deliver digital experiences across multiple channels.

This module focuses specifically on the debugging of client libraries in AEM. Client libraries are collections of JavaScript and CSS files that are used to enhance the functionality and appearance of AEM websites. Misconfigurations in these client libraries can lead to various issues, such as broken functionality, security vulnerabilities, or performance problems.

The severity of this module is classified as informative, meaning it provides valuable insights and recommendations for improving the configuration of client libraries in AEM.

Impact

The misconfigurations detected by the "Adobe AEM Debugging Client Libraries" module can have several impacts:

- Functional issues: Misconfigured client libraries may cause features or components of AEM websites to malfunction or behave unexpectedly. - Security vulnerabilities: Inadequate configuration of client libraries can expose AEM websites to potential security risks, such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or unauthorized access to sensitive data. - Performance degradation: Improperly configured client libraries can negatively impact the performance of AEM websites, leading to slower page load times and a poor user experience.

How the module works?

The "Adobe AEM Debugging Client Libraries" module works by sending HTTP requests to specific endpoints in AEM and analyzing the responses to identify misconfigurations. It uses a set of matching conditions to determine if the responses contain certain HTML elements or keywords that indicate misconfigured client libraries.

For example, one of the HTTP requests sent by this module is a GET request to the following paths:

/libs/cq/ui/content/dumplibs.html
/libs/granite/ui/content/dumplibs.validate.html
/libs/granite/ui/content/dumplibs.rebuild.html
/libs/granite/ui/content/dumplibs.test.html
/libs/granite/ui/content/dumplibs.html

The module then checks the response body of these requests for specific HTML elements, such as the presence of the "", "", or "". If any of these elements are found, it indicates a potential misconfiguration in the client libraries.

The module uses an "and" condition for the matching conditions, meaning all specified conditions must be met for a match to occur.

By detecting misconfigurations in client libraries, the module helps AEM administrators and developers identify and resolve issues that could impact the functionality, security, and performance of their AEM websites.