Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.23.0 authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.23.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-54246. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.23.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23.0 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access.

The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-54246 since 07/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264629 (Adobe Experience Manager < 6.5.23 (GRANITE-61551 Hotfix) / 6.5 LTS SP1 (GRANITE-61551 Hotfix) Multiple Security feature bypass (APSB25-90)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (264629). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 264629
Nessus Name: Adobe Experience Manager < 6.5.23 (GRANITE-61551 Hotfix) / 6.5 LTS SP1 (GRANITE-61551 Hotfix) Multiple Security feature bypass (APSB25-90)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/17/2025 CVE reserved
09/09/2025 +54 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/13/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-90
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-54246 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-54246
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323320

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2025 20:02
Updated: 09/13/2025 10:40
Changes: 09/09/2025 20:02 (63), 09/13/2025 10:40 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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