CVE-2025-47081 is a stored 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 injected script, the malicious code executes in their browser context. Stored XSS vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because the malicious payload is saved on the server and served to multiple users, increasing the attack surface and potential impact. The vulnerability requires low privileges to exploit, but user interaction is necessary as the victim must visit the compromised 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 scope is changed (S:C), indicating that the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. The vulnerability could lead to theft of session cookies, user impersonation, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites, compromising user data and trust in affected web applications. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no official patches have been linked yet, emphasizing the need for proactive mitigation.

For European organizations using Adobe Experience Manager, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of web applications and user data. AEM is widely used by enterprises, government agencies, and large institutions across Europe for content management and digital experience delivery. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, session hijacking, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. This is particularly critical for sectors handling personal data under GDPR, as exploitation could result in data breaches with regulatory and reputational consequences. Additionally, compromised AEM instances could be used to distribute malware or phishing content to end users, amplifying the threat. The medium severity score suggests that while the vulnerability is not trivially exploitable without user interaction, the widespread deployment of AEM in Europe and the potential for persistent malicious code injection make this a notable threat that requires attention.

1. Immediate mitigation should include reviewing and sanitizing all user input fields in AEM forms to prevent script injection. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on the server side to neutralize malicious scripts. 2. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting AEM. 3. Monitor logs and user activity for unusual behavior indicative of XSS exploitation attempts, such as unexpected script execution or anomalous requests. 4. Restrict user privileges to the minimum necessary, especially for users who can submit data to vulnerable form fields, to reduce the attack surface. 5. Stay alert for official Adobe patches or security advisories addressing CVE-2025-47081 and apply updates promptly once available. 6. Conduct security awareness training for users to recognize suspicious behaviors and avoid interacting with potentially compromised pages. 7. Consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts on affected web pages. These measures combined will reduce the risk of exploitation and limit the impact if an attack occurs.