CVE-2025-46898 in Experience Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 06/11/2025
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.22 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be abused by a low privileged attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in a victim’s browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/11/2025
Adobe Experience Manager presents a critical stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in versions 6.5.22 and earlier, allowing low-privileged attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into form fields that persist in the application's database. This vulnerability falls under CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. The flaw occurs when user input from form fields is not properly sanitized or validated before being stored and subsequently rendered back to users, creating an environment where malicious scripts can be executed in the context of the victim's browser session.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform a range of malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the application. When victims browse to pages containing the compromised form fields, their browsers execute the injected JavaScript code, potentially compromising their sessions and allowing attackers to impersonate legitimate users. This vulnerability particularly affects Adobe Experience Manager's content management capabilities where users can submit data through various form interfaces, making it a significant risk for organizations relying on the platform for content creation and user interaction.
Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can leverage the stored XSS to target administrators or other privileged users who might view the malicious content, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability's classification aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531, which covers "Modify Existing Service" and T1059.007, covering "Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript', demonstrating how attackers can establish persistent access through script injection. Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager should prioritize immediate patching of affected versions to prevent exploitation, as the vulnerability's low privilege requirement makes it particularly dangerous for widespread abuse.
The security implications of this vulnerability extend to user trust and data integrity within the Adobe Experience Manager ecosystem, as it undermines the platform's ability to maintain secure user interactions. Remediation efforts should include comprehensive input validation, output encoding, and regular security assessments of form handling components. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts, while ensuring that all users have access to the latest security patches from Adobe. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security measures in content management systems where user-generated content processing occurs, as these platforms often serve as prime targets for attackers seeking to compromise user sessions and access sensitive organizational data.