CVE-2025-47001 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 compromised form field, the malicious script executes in their browser context. Stored XSS vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because the malicious payload is saved on the server and served to multiple users, increasing the attack surface and potential impact. The vulnerability requires low privileges to exploit but does require user interaction (visiting the affected page). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of user data by potentially allowing session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed in the victim's browser context. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no official patches or mitigations have been linked yet. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, which covers improper neutralization of input leading to XSS.

For European organizations using Adobe Experience Manager, this vulnerability poses a risk of client-side attacks that can lead to data leakage, session hijacking, and unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users. Since AEM is widely used by enterprises for content management and digital experience delivery, exploitation could compromise sensitive customer or employee data, damage brand reputation, and lead to regulatory non-compliance under GDPR due to unauthorized data exposure. The stored nature of the XSS means multiple users can be affected once the malicious script is injected, amplifying the impact. Attackers could target administrative or editorial users with elevated privileges, potentially escalating the impact further. The medium severity score indicates moderate risk, but the real-world impact depends on the deployment context and user roles interacting with the vulnerable forms. European organizations in sectors such as finance, government, healthcare, and retail that rely on AEM for public-facing or internal portals are particularly at risk.

1. Immediate mitigation should include reviewing and sanitizing all user input fields in AEM forms to prevent malicious script injection. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data rendered in web pages. 2. Apply Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 3. Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary, especially for users who can submit data to vulnerable forms. 4. Monitor logs and web traffic for unusual or suspicious input patterns that may indicate attempted exploitation. 5. Stay alert for official Adobe security advisories and patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 6. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting AEM. 7. Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content within the AEM environment. 8. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on XSS vulnerabilities in AEM deployments.