CVE-2026-47993: Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) (CWE-79) in Adobe Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.24, LTS SP1, 2026.04 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue by manipulating the DOM environment to execute malicious JavaScript within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a crafted webpage. Scope is changed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47993 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager affecting versions >=6.5.0 <=6.5.24 and <=2026.04. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the DOM environment, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the victim's browser context. Exploitation requires the victim to interact by visiting a maliciously crafted webpage. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity with limited privileges required and user interaction necessary. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, indicating that the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or manipulation of the user interface. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. The attack requires user interaction and low privileges, which reduces the likelihood but does not eliminate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been published by Adobe at this time. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted links and avoid visiting suspicious webpages that could trigger the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-47993: Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) (CWE-79) in Adobe Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service
Description
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.24, LTS SP1, 2026.04 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue by manipulating the DOM environment to execute malicious JavaScript within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a crafted webpage. Scope is changed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service
Adobe
Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 LTS
Adobe
Adobe Experience Manager 6.5
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47993 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager affecting versions >=6.5.0 <=6.5.24 and <=2026.04. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the DOM environment, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the victim's browser context. Exploitation requires the victim to interact by visiting a maliciously crafted webpage. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity with limited privileges required and user interaction necessary. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, indicating that the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or manipulation of the user interface. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. The attack requires user interaction and low privileges, which reduces the likelihood but does not eliminate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been published by Adobe at this time. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted links and avoid visiting suspicious webpages that could trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.367Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a284cfc8dd33fbd8566527c
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 17:27:24 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 09:12:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 91
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