CVE-2025-46949 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 • 06/13/2025
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.22 and earlier contain a critical stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that represents a significant security risk for organizations relying on this content management platform. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting and can be exploited by attackers with minimal privileges to inject malicious scripts into form fields that are subsequently stored within the application's database. The flaw occurs when user input is not properly sanitized or validated before being rendered back to other users, creating an environment where malicious code can persist and execute in victim browsers. The vulnerability specifically affects form fields where user-generated content is stored and later displayed, making it particularly dangerous in environments where users can submit content through web forms.
The operational impact of this stored XSS vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. When victims browse to pages containing the vulnerable fields, their browsers execute the injected JavaScript code, potentially allowing attackers to steal cookies, modify page content, redirect users to malicious sites, or even perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The low privilege requirement for exploitation means that even users with limited access rights could leverage this vulnerability to compromise the security of the entire application. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 for Account Access Through Social Engineering and T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary code within the victim's browser context.
Organizations using affected Adobe Experience Manager versions should prioritize immediate remediation through official patches provided by Adobe, as the vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with minimal technical expertise. The recommended mitigation strategy includes implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious scripts from being stored or executed. Security teams should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers, regular security scanning of form inputs, and monitoring for suspicious user activities. Additionally, organizations should review their user privilege models to minimize the potential impact of compromised accounts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization in web applications and highlights the need for regular security assessments of content management systems. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts, while maintaining detailed logging of user activities and form submissions for forensic analysis purposes.