CVE-2025-46995 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) versions 6.5.22 and earlier. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization in certain form fields within AEM, allowing a low-privileged attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code that is persistently stored on the server. When a victim user accesses the affected page containing the malicious payload, the injected script executes in their browser context. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, meaning the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges, and some user interaction (visiting the page) is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity by potentially allowing theft of session tokens, user credentials, or manipulation of displayed content, but does not affect availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability’s scope is changed (S:C), indicating that the attack can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component, likely due to the cross-site nature of the script execution. Adobe Experience Manager is a widely used enterprise content management system, often deployed by large organizations for managing web content, digital assets, and customer experiences.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk especially for enterprises relying on Adobe Experience Manager for their web content management. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as session cookies, personal data, or internal business information, violating GDPR requirements and potentially leading to regulatory penalties. The integrity of web content can be compromised, misleading users or damaging brand reputation. Since AEM is often integrated with other enterprise systems, the XSS could be leveraged as a pivot point for further attacks such as session hijacking or social engineering campaigns targeting employees or customers. The medium severity score reflects the need for timely remediation to prevent exploitation, particularly in sectors like finance, government, healthcare, and e-commerce where AEM usage is prevalent and data sensitivity is high.

Organizations should immediately audit their Adobe Experience Manager deployments to identify affected versions (6.5.22 and earlier). Until a vendor patch is released, implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-controllable inputs within AEM forms to neutralize malicious scripts. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. Regularly monitor web application logs for suspicious input patterns or unusual user activity. Educate users to be cautious of unexpected content or links within AEM-managed sites. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block XSS payloads targeting AEM. Once Adobe releases a security update, prioritize patching to fully remediate the vulnerability. Additionally, review and limit user privileges to reduce the risk posed by low-privileged attackers.