CVE-2026-48262
Summary
by MITRE • 07/14/2026
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue by manipulating the DOM environment to execute malicious JavaScript within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a crafted webpage. Scope is changed.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2026
Adobe Experience Manager contains a dom-based cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious javascript code into the victim's browser environment through manipulation of the document object model. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws where input data is improperly sanitized before being rendered in web pages. The attack vector requires the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage containing malicious script content, making this a client-side exploitation scenario rather than a server-side vulnerability.
The technical flaw manifests when the application fails to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input that gets processed within the browser's document object model. Attackers can construct malicious URLs or manipulate existing web page elements to inject javascript payloads that execute in the context of the victim's browsing session. This creates a persistent threat where the injected code can perform actions such as stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, or performing unauthorized operations on behalf of the authenticated user.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it represents a significant security risk to organizations using Adobe Experience Manager for content management and digital experience platforms. Successful exploitation could lead to full account compromise, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement within network environments where affected systems are deployed. The requirement for user interaction means that social engineering campaigns could be employed to increase the likelihood of successful exploitation, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in targeted attack scenarios.
Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation mechanisms and employ proper output encoding techniques to prevent malicious content from being executed within the browser context. Security headers such as Content Security Policy should be configured to restrict script execution and limit the potential impact of successful attacks. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in web applications. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 which covers script-based execution through web browsers, emphasizing the need for robust client-side security controls in modern web applications.