Comprehensive Security Assessments for AEM Websites

Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) websites is a controlled and systematic simulation of cyberattacks aimed at uncovering vulnerabilities within the platform's infrastructure, configurations, and components. 

This process involves evaluating publicly accessible areas, such as forms and inputs, as well as AEM-specific configurations like dispatcher settings and access controls. 

By mimicking real-world attack scenarios, pen testing identifies security gaps, prioritizes risks, and provides actionable recommendations to enhance the website's defenses.

Why AEM Penetration Testing is Critical for Your Website Security

Cyberattacks pose significant threats to businesses, including:

• Financial Loss
• Reputational Damage
• Non-compliance penalties

Our penetration testing services enable you to:

• Identify and Fix Vulnerabilities: Detect weaknesses like SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and insecure configurations before attackers can exploit them.
• Minimize Risks: Evaluate potential entry points and implement proactive strategies to reduce threats.
• Ensure Compliance: Meet industry regulations, including GDPRS, by securing your website.
• Perform Technical Reviews: Analyze networks, applications, access controls, and AEM-specific configurations.
• Simulate Real Attacks: Test defense mechanisms using real-world attack scenarios and enhance response capabilities.

AEM Website Vulnerability Assessment and Security Testing

Prime Force delivers tailored penetration tests designed to secure Adobe Experience Manager websites. We combine advanced tools, OWASP best practices, and manual assessments to provide an in-depth security evaluation of your digital infrastructure.

AEM Public Website Penetration Test & Security Audit 

Prime Force experts start with a thorough analysis of your AEM website's publicly accessible components to identify vulnerabilities exposed to external threats. Our services include: 

• Crawling and analyzing site structure to uncover potential risks.
• Testing form inputs and validating them for vulnerabilities like:
  • SQL Injection
  • Command Injection
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), 
• Ensuring secure handling of user data.

Structured AEM Security Checks 

Our detailed assessments include:

• System Setup and Dispatcher Security Settings: Reviewing configurations to ensure robust foundations.
• Session Management and Token Security: Validating secure practices for sessions and authentication mechanisms.
• Access Control Mechanisms: Ensuring roles, permissions, and public endpoints align with security best practices.
• Security Headers and Cookies: Reviewing HTTP headers, cookie flags, and AEM-specific settings for optimal protection.

Vulnerability Detection Through Combined Testing 

We use a hybrid approach, combining automated scans and manual reviews, to ensure no vulnerabilities are overlooked. By leveraging:

• Up-to-date threat intelligence (e.g., CVE databases, OWASP)
• Advanced scanning tools and human expertise

We stay ahead of emerging attack vectors and provide comprehensive protection.

Technical Configuration & Security Analysis 

Our technical evaluations include a thorough review of security headers to ensure proper HTTP implementation and cookie security. We also perform detailed dispatcher and AEM-specific tests to analyze access controls, session management, and AEM security configurations. This multi-layered analysis ensures a robust and secure digital environment for your business.

Our AEM Security Testing Process

1. Strategic Planning & Scope Definition

We begin by collaborating closely with your team to establish clear testing objectives that align with your security goals. Our initial planning phase includes:

• Defining clear objectives, scope, and focus areas for the penetration test.
• Creating a customized testing framework for your AEM website.
• Selecting advanced security assessment tools optimized for your AEM environment,
• Establishing detailed timeline and success criteria.

2.AEM Penetration Testing 

The execution phase combines powerful automated scanning tools with manual penetration testing conducted by our AEM security experts. Though this comprehensive approach, we thoroughly evaluate:

• Technical infrastructure vulnerabilities across your AEM applications.
• Integration points and custom component security.
• Potential social engineering risks.
• System access controls and authentication mechanisms.

3.Vulnerability Analysis

Our AEM expert analysis incorporates industry-standard frameworks including OWASP and CWE to identify and validate security gaps. We conduct detailed assessments that include:

• Vulnerability severity analysis using standardized scoring.
• Risk categorization (High, Medium, Low)
• Actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.

4.Reporting and Knowledge Transfer

The final phase delivers actionable insights through comprehensive documentation and support. Our deliverables include:

• Detailed Final Report: A comprehensive list of all identified vulnerabilities with criticality ratings, that clearly communicates the scope of risks to technical teams and management.
• Prioritized Recommendations: Actionable steps for addressing vulnerabilities based on severity, tailored to your AEM website needs.
• Technical Details: Supporting evidence to validate findings and guide remediation efforts.
• Optional Workshop: Our team can present the results, answer questions, and outline the next steps to ensure your team is fully prepared.