CVE-2026-48310
Summary
by MITRE • 07/14/2026
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2026
Adobe Experience Manager suffers from a critical path traversal vulnerability classified as CWE-22, which allows attackers to bypass intended directory restrictions and access arbitrary files within the file system. This flaw exists in the application's handling of file paths where input validation is insufficient to prevent maliciously crafted pathname sequences that can traverse upward through directory structures. The vulnerability manifests when the system processes user-supplied input without proper sanitization or normalization, enabling attackers to construct pathnames that escape the intended restricted directories and access sensitive resources such as configuration files, credential stores, or system binaries.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through manipulation of file path parameters in application requests where the system fails to properly validate or sanitize user input before processing file operations. Attackers can craft malicious requests containing sequences like '../' or similar traversal patterns that allow them to navigate beyond the intended directory boundaries and read files outside the application's designated access scope. This issue is particularly dangerous because it does not require user interaction, meaning an attacker can exploit this vulnerability through automated means without needing to trick users into performing specific actions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple file reading capabilities as it provides attackers with potential access to sensitive system information that could aid in further exploitation attempts. Successful exploitation could lead to disclosure of administrative credentials, configuration files containing database connection strings, application source code, or other confidential data that may reveal additional vulnerabilities within the system. The unrestricted access granted by this path traversal flaw can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the entire Adobe Experience Manager deployment.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation controls that sanitize all user-supplied file path parameters, normalization of file paths to prevent traversal sequences, and enforcement of strict directory access controls that limit file system access to only intended directories. Security measures should be implemented at multiple levels including application code reviews to ensure proper path handling, network-level filtering to block suspicious path sequences, and regular monitoring for anomalous file access patterns. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and represents a critical weakness in the application's input validation controls that requires immediate attention to prevent potential data breaches or system compromise.