CVE-2025-47068 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 within the AEM platform, 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 malicious payload, the injected script executes in their browser context. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, meaning the attack can be launched remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges, and user interaction (visiting the malicious page) is necessary. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity by enabling script execution that could steal session tokens, perform actions on behalf of the user, or manipulate displayed content. Availability is not impacted. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability affects a widely used enterprise content management system, which is often deployed in web-facing environments, increasing the risk profile if exploited.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be significant, especially for those relying on Adobe Experience Manager for managing public-facing websites, intranets, or digital marketing platforms. Exploitation could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions performed under the victim's credentials, and potential data leakage. This can damage organizational reputation, lead to regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR breaches if personal data is exposed), and cause operational disruption. Since AEM is commonly used by government, financial, healthcare, and large enterprise sectors in Europe, the risk extends to critical infrastructure and sensitive information. The requirement for user interaction (visiting a maliciously crafted page) means targeted phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to trigger the exploit. The vulnerability’s scope across multiple versions and the lack of a patch at the time of publication increase exposure duration.

European 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 AEM forms to prevent script injection. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting AEM endpoints. Conduct user awareness training to reduce the risk of users clicking on suspicious links that could trigger the exploit. Monitor logs for unusual activity or error messages indicative of attempted XSS attacks. Segregate AEM instances from critical internal networks to limit lateral movement if exploitation occurs. Once Adobe releases a patch, prioritize timely deployment. Additionally, consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution sources and reduce the impact of any successful injection.