CVE-2025-47052 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 a page containing the compromised form field, the malicious script executes in their browser context. This DOM-based XSS attack can lead to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized manipulation of web content. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have low privileges within the AEM environment and some user interaction (the victim visiting the affected page). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed. The scope is changed, indicating that the vulnerability affects components beyond the initially vulnerable module, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. 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 for managing web content and digital assets, exploitation could compromise the integrity of published content and user trust.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be significant, especially for enterprises, government agencies, and media companies relying on Adobe Experience Manager to deliver web content and digital services. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized script execution in users' browsers, enabling phishing, session hijacking, or data theft from authenticated users. This undermines the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and can damage organizational reputation. Since AEM often integrates with other enterprise systems, the injected scripts could be leveraged to pivot attacks or harvest credentials for further compromise. The medium severity score suggests moderate risk, but the widespread use of AEM in Europe, including in sectors with strict data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), elevates the importance of timely mitigation to avoid regulatory penalties and loss of customer trust.

Organizations should prioritize the following actions: 1) Monitor Adobe's official security advisories for patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-47052 and apply them promptly once available. 2) Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data in AEM forms to prevent script injection. 3) Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 4) Conduct thorough security testing, including automated and manual penetration tests focusing on XSS vectors within AEM-managed pages. 5) Limit user privileges in AEM to the minimum necessary to reduce the attack surface. 6) Educate users and administrators about the risks of XSS and encourage vigilance when interacting with web content. 7) Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules tuned to detect and block XSS payloads targeting AEM. These measures, combined, will reduce the likelihood and impact of exploitation beyond generic patching advice.