CVE-2025-47014 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, 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 injected script, the malicious code executes in their browser context. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, indicating a classic stored XSS flaw. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), with an attack vector of network (remote exploitation), low attack complexity, requiring low privileges but user interaction is necessary (victim must visit the malicious page). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects components beyond the initially vulnerable component, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. Exploitation could lead to theft of session tokens, user impersonation, or unauthorized actions performed in the context of the victim’s session. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. Given AEM’s role as a content management system widely used by enterprises for web content delivery, this vulnerability poses a risk to organizations relying on AEM for public-facing or internal portals.

For European organizations using Adobe Experience Manager, this vulnerability could lead to significant risks including unauthorized access to sensitive information, session hijacking, and potential compromise of user accounts. Since AEM is often used to manage corporate websites, intranets, and customer portals, exploitation could damage organizational reputation, lead to data breaches involving personal data protected under GDPR, and disrupt business operations. Attackers could leverage the vulnerability to conduct phishing campaigns or deliver malware via trusted websites. The medium severity score reflects moderate impact, but the potential for chained attacks or targeting privileged users could escalate consequences. Organizations in sectors such as finance, government, healthcare, and e-commerce, which rely heavily on AEM for digital presence, are particularly at risk. Additionally, the vulnerability’s requirement for user interaction means social engineering or targeted attacks could increase its effectiveness.

Organizations should immediately audit their Adobe Experience Manager installations to identify affected versions (6.5.22 and earlier). Until official patches are released, implement strict input validation and output encoding on all form fields to prevent script injection. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting AEM forms. Conduct security awareness training to reduce the likelihood of users clicking on malicious links or visiting compromised pages. Review and restrict user privileges to minimize the ability of low-privileged users to inject content. Monitor logs for unusual input patterns or access to vulnerable pages. Plan for rapid deployment of Adobe’s official patches once available. Additionally, consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict execution of unauthorized scripts on affected web pages. Regularly scan web applications with automated tools to detect XSS vulnerabilities and verify remediation effectiveness.