CVE-2025-47113 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 • 06/12/2025
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 utilizing this content management platform. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting and operates as a stored XSS flaw, meaning that malicious scripts are permanently stored on the server and executed whenever users access the compromised content. The vulnerability specifically affects form fields within the AEM interface, creating an attack vector where low privileged attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code that persists in the system. The security implications are particularly severe because AEM is widely used for enterprise content management, digital asset management, and web publishing, making it a valuable target for attackers seeking to compromise large organizations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker with minimal privileges gains access to form fields within the AEM environment and injects malicious JavaScript code. This code becomes stored within the application's database or content repository, where it remains persistent across user sessions. When legitimate users browse to pages containing these vulnerable fields, their browsers execute the injected scripts within their security context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further compromise of the victim's browser environment. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payload can affect multiple users over time, rather than requiring individual exploitation for each victim. This characteristic aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 for "Modify Existing Service' and T1059.007 for "Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript', as it enables attackers to establish persistent malicious presence within the application environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with potential access to sensitive organizational data and system resources. AEM systems typically contain valuable content including customer data, marketing materials, internal documents, and business-critical information that could be accessed or modified by an attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability. The low privilege requirement for exploitation makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by attackers who may not have direct administrative access to the system. Organizations running affected AEM versions face potential data breaches, service disruption, and compliance violations that could result in significant financial and reputational damage. The vulnerability also enables attackers to potentially escalate their privileges or use the compromised system as a launching point for further attacks within the organization's network infrastructure.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including applying the latest security patches from Adobe, which address this specific XSS vulnerability in affected versions. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the AEM environment can help prevent malicious script injection. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of the vulnerable form fields and ensure proper sanitization of user inputs. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect suspicious activities related to form submissions and content modifications. Access controls should be reviewed and strengthened to limit user privileges and reduce the attack surface for potential exploitation. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and content security policies to provide additional layers of protection against XSS attacks. Regular security awareness training for administrators and developers can help prevent accidental exposure through improper configuration or coding practices that may create additional attack vectors. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that the applied patches do not introduce compatibility issues with existing AEM functionality while maintaining the integrity of the content management system.