CVE-2025-47000 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 • 06/16/2025
Adobe Experience Manager 6.5.22 and earlier versions 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 specifically affects the form handling functionality within the AEM interface. The flaw allows attackers with low privilege access levels to inject malicious JavaScript code into form fields that are subsequently stored and rendered to other users. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the AEM form processing components, particularly when handling user-supplied data that gets persisted to the system.
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 maliciously injected scripts, the JavaScript code executes within their browser context, potentially allowing attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The low privilege requirement makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by users with minimal access rights to the AEM system, potentially escalating to more severe attacks. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 for Account Access Removal and T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, as it enables unauthorized execution of malicious code within user browsers.
Organizations must prioritize immediate remediation of this vulnerability by upgrading to Adobe Experience Manager 6.5.23 or later versions where the XSS protection mechanisms have been enhanced. The mitigation strategy should include implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding controls, particularly for form fields that accept user input. Security teams should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution, conducting regular security assessments of AEM forms and user input handling mechanisms, and monitoring for suspicious activities in the AEM system logs. Additionally, organizations should review and restrict user permissions to minimize the impact of potential exploitation attempts, as the vulnerability can be leveraged by attackers with minimal privileges to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and system resources.