CVE-2025-46941 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) versions 6.5.22 and earlier. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into vulnerable form fields within the AEM interface. When a victim user accesses a page containing the injected malicious script, the script executes in their browser context. Stored XSS vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because the malicious payload is permanently stored on the server and served to any user who visits the affected page, increasing the attack surface and potential impact. The vulnerability requires low privileges to exploit, but user interaction is necessary as the victim must visit the compromised page for the script to execute. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, and impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. The vulnerability is scoped, meaning the impact crosses security boundaries within the application. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79, which covers improper neutralization of input leading to XSS. Stored XSS in AEM can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, defacement, or further exploitation within the affected web application environment.

For European organizations using Adobe Experience Manager, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of their web applications and user data. A successful exploit could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users, potentially leading to theft of session cookies, user credentials, or sensitive information. This could facilitate unauthorized access to internal resources or further lateral movement within the organization. Given that AEM is widely used by enterprises, government agencies, and media companies across Europe for content management and digital experience delivery, exploitation could disrupt business operations, damage reputation, and lead to regulatory non-compliance under GDPR due to data breaches. The requirement for low privileges to inject scripts means that even users with limited access could compromise the system, increasing the threat from insider attackers or compromised accounts. Although no active exploitation is reported, the presence of this vulnerability in a critical content management platform used by many European entities elevates the risk profile and necessitates prompt remediation.

European organizations should prioritize the following specific mitigation steps: 1) Immediately audit all AEM instances to identify versions 6.5.22 and earlier and plan for urgent upgrades to patched versions once available. 2) Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all form fields within AEM to prevent injection of malicious scripts, using context-aware encoding libraries. 3) Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers accessing AEM pages. 4) Restrict user privileges to the minimum necessary, especially for users who can submit data to vulnerable form fields, to reduce the risk of exploitation. 5) Monitor web application logs and user activity for unusual input patterns or script injection attempts. 6) Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or content within the AEM environment. 7) Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block XSS payloads targeting AEM. 8) Coordinate with Adobe support and subscribe to security advisories to receive timely patches and updates.