CVE-2025-47036 is a stored DOM-based 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. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79, which pertains to improper neutralization of input leading to XSS. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and low privileges (PR:L), but does require user interaction (UI:R) to trigger the malicious script execution. The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the vulnerable component, and the impact is limited to low confidentiality and integrity impacts (C:L/I:L) with no impact on availability (A:N). No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability was published on June 10, 2025, indicating it is a recent discovery. AEM is a widely used enterprise content management system, often deployed in web-facing environments, making this vulnerability a significant concern for organizations relying on it for digital asset management and web content delivery.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to confidentiality and integrity of data accessed via Adobe Experience Manager portals. Attackers exploiting this XSS flaw could execute scripts that steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or manipulate displayed content, potentially leading to data leakage or defacement. Given AEM's use in public-facing websites and intranet portals, exploitation could affect both external customers and internal users. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate risk; however, the ability to execute arbitrary scripts in user browsers can facilitate phishing, credential theft, or lateral movement within networks. Organizations in sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and media—where AEM is commonly used—may face reputational damage and regulatory scrutiny under GDPR if personal data is compromised. The requirement for user interaction reduces the likelihood of automated widespread exploitation but does not eliminate targeted attacks. The absence of known exploits in the wild suggests that immediate risk is moderate but could escalate once exploit code becomes available.

European organizations should prioritize the following mitigations: 1) Immediate review and sanitization of all user input fields in AEM forms to prevent script injection, employing context-aware output encoding and input validation. 2) Apply any forthcoming official patches from Adobe promptly once released. 3) Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers accessing AEM portals. 4) Conduct security testing focused on XSS vulnerabilities within AEM deployments, including penetration testing and code reviews. 5) Educate users about the risks of interacting with suspicious links or content within AEM-managed sites. 6) Monitor web server and application logs for unusual activity indicative of attempted XSS exploitation. 7) Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block XSS payloads targeting AEM. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate input sanitization, proactive monitoring, and layered defenses specific to the AEM environment.