Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.23 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.23. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-54254. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.23. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the local file system. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

The advisory is available at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-54254 since 07/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-23638) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1720). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Adobe Experience Manager Forms

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.6
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CNA Base Score: 8.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/17/2025 CVE reserved
08/05/2025 +19 days Advisory disclosed
08/05/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/03/2025 +58 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-82
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-54254 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-54254
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318850
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1720 - Adobe Experience Manager Forms: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2025 19:48
Updated: 10/03/2025 01:54
Changes: 08/05/2025 19:48 (64), 08/05/2025 21:00 (1), 08/06/2025 12:28 (6), 08/14/2025 07:16 (12), 10/03/2025 01:54 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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