Episode 176: 600+ CVEs on Adobe AEM with Jim Green (GreenJam)

Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

May 28, 2026•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 176

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Episode description

Episode 176: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by top Adobe hacker Jim Green to deep-dive AEM. We talk through Sling selectors, Permissions, and how to spot AEM Red Flags.

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====== Resources ======

Sling Selectors - The Key to Unlocking AEM's Attack Surface

https://greenjam.co.uk/blog/sling-selectors/