CVE-2025-47096 is a vulnerability identified in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) versions 6.5.22 and earlier. The issue stems from improper input validation (classified under CWE-20), which allows an attacker to bypass certain security features within the AEM component. Specifically, this vulnerability does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability but can impact the integrity of the affected component. Exploitation requires low privileges, meaning an attacker with limited access rights could potentially leverage this flaw. However, successful exploitation also necessitates user interaction, as the victim must engage with malicious content crafted to trigger the vulnerability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.5, indicating a low severity level. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R). The scope remains unchanged (S:U), and the impact affects only integrity (I:L) without affecting confidentiality (C:N) or availability (A:N). No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. Given that AEM is a widely used enterprise content management system, this vulnerability could be leveraged in targeted attacks to subtly alter content or configurations, potentially undermining trust in published materials or internal workflows.

For European organizations, particularly those relying on Adobe Experience Manager for content management and digital asset delivery, this vulnerability poses a risk to the integrity of their web content and internal systems. While the impact is rated low, attackers exploiting this flaw could manipulate content or configurations, leading to misinformation, brand damage, or disruption of business processes. The requirement for user interaction limits mass exploitation but does not eliminate targeted phishing or social engineering campaigns that could trick employees into engaging with malicious content. Organizations in sectors such as media, government, education, and large enterprises using AEM for public-facing websites or intranet portals could face reputational harm or operational inconsistencies if the vulnerability is exploited. Although no confidentiality or availability impacts are noted, integrity compromises can have downstream effects on decision-making and compliance, especially under strict European data governance regulations.

European organizations should prioritize the following mitigations: 1) Monitor Adobe’s official security advisories closely for patches addressing CVE-2025-47096 and apply updates promptly once available. 2) Implement strict input validation and sanitization controls at the application and web server layers to reduce the risk of malicious content triggering the vulnerability. 3) Enhance user awareness training focused on recognizing and avoiding interaction with suspicious or unexpected content, reducing the likelihood of successful social engineering. 4) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block exploit attempts targeting known AEM vulnerabilities. 5) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on AEM deployments to identify and remediate configuration weaknesses. 6) Limit privileges for users and service accounts interacting with AEM to the minimum necessary, reducing the attack surface. 7) Implement robust logging and monitoring to detect anomalous activities that could indicate exploitation attempts. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on proactive detection, user behavior, and layered defenses tailored to the nature of this vulnerability.