CVE-2025-46960 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 represents a comprehensive content management platform widely deployed across enterprise environments for digital experience management. The platform serves as a central hub for content creation, management, and delivery across multiple channels. This particular vulnerability affects versions 6.5.22 and earlier, indicating a long-standing issue within the product lifecycle that has persisted through multiple releases. The vulnerability manifests as a stored cross-site scripting flaw, which is particularly concerning given the nature of content management systems and their role in handling user-generated content. Stored XSS vulnerabilities are classified under CWE-079 as they involve the injection of malicious scripts that are permanently stored on the server and executed when accessed by other users.
The technical flaw specifically targets form fields within the Adobe Experience Manager interface, creating an attack vector where low privileged users can inject malicious JavaScript code. This vulnerability operates by allowing attackers to submit content through form inputs that are then stored in the system's database without proper sanitization. When other users navigate to pages containing these stored malicious inputs, their browsers execute the injected scripts in the context of their current session. The attack requires minimal privileges, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by users with limited access rights. This represents a classic stored XSS scenario where the malicious payload is persistent and can affect multiple victims over time, unlike reflected XSS which requires specific user interaction with malicious links.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, and full compromise of user sessions. Attackers could potentially escalate privileges by stealing session cookies or exploiting additional vulnerabilities that may be present in the user context. The vulnerability's exploitation capability allows for the execution of malicious code that could redirect users to phishing sites, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions within the application. This threat is particularly severe in enterprise environments where Adobe Experience Manager is used for sensitive content management and where users may have elevated privileges or access to confidential data. The vulnerability undermines the integrity of the content management system and can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and potential compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of affected versions, implementing robust input sanitization, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution and enhance browser-based protection mechanisms. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for credential access through phishing and T1059.007 for scripting through JavaScript execution. Regular security assessments and input validation reviews are essential to prevent similar issues in the future. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and privilege management can limit the impact of such vulnerabilities by restricting what low-privileged users can submit to the system. Organizations should also consider implementing automated scanning tools to detect stored XSS vulnerabilities in their content management systems and establish incident response procedures to quickly address exploitation attempts.