CVE-2025-47037 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) versions 6.5.22 and earlier. This vulnerability arises from insufficient sanitization of user input in certain form fields, allowing a low-privileged attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code that is persistently stored on the server. When a victim accesses a page containing the compromised form field, the malicious script executes in their browser context. This is a DOM-based XSS, meaning the attack payload manipulates the Document Object Model on the client side, potentially bypassing some traditional input validation mechanisms. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have some level of authenticated access (low privilege) and user interaction (victim must visit the affected page). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed. The impact includes potential theft of session cookies, user impersonation, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites, compromising confidentiality and integrity of user sessions. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet, indicating the need for vigilance and proactive mitigation by organizations using affected AEM versions.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be significant, especially for those relying on Adobe Experience Manager to deliver web content and digital experiences. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to user sessions, data leakage, and compromise of user trust. This is particularly critical for sectors handling sensitive personal data under GDPR, such as finance, healthcare, and government services. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to conduct phishing campaigns, steal credentials, or manipulate content, resulting in reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and financial losses. Given the widespread use of AEM in enterprise content management across Europe, the vulnerability poses a risk to both public and private sector entities. The requirement for low privileged access and user interaction somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate the risk, especially in environments with many users and complex workflows.

Organizations should immediately audit their Adobe Experience Manager deployments to identify affected versions (6.5.22 and earlier). Until an official patch is released, implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data in form fields to prevent script injection. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. Review and tighten user permissions to minimize low-privileged access where possible. Monitor web application logs for suspicious input patterns indicative of XSS attempts. Educate users about the risks of clicking unknown links and encourage reporting of unusual web behavior. Once Adobe releases a patch, prioritize prompt testing and deployment. Additionally, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting XSS payloads to provide an additional layer of defense.