CVE-2026-48257: Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) (CWE-79) in Adobe Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service
Adobe Experience Manager is 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.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48257 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service. This vulnerability enables an attacker to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM) environment to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser session. Successful exploitation depends on user interaction, requiring the victim to visit a maliciously crafted webpage. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of data but does not impact availability. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of sensitive information or manipulation of web content. There is no impact on system availability. Exploitation requires user interaction, reducing the likelihood of automated attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since this is a cloud service, verify with Adobe if the vulnerability has been mitigated server-side. Until a fix is confirmed, avoid interacting with untrusted links or webpages that could exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-48257: Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) (CWE-79) in Adobe Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service
Description
Adobe Experience Manager is 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
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48257 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service. This vulnerability enables an attacker to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM) environment to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser session. Successful exploitation depends on user interaction, requiring the victim to visit a maliciously crafted webpage. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of data but does not impact availability. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of sensitive information or manipulation of web content. There is no impact on system availability. Exploitation requires user interaction, reducing the likelihood of automated attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since this is a cloud service, verify with Adobe if the vulnerability has been mitigated server-side. Until a fix is confirmed, avoid interacting with untrusted links or webpages that could exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.130Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a568f2568715ace43148c60
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 19:33:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 22:04:26 UTC
Last updated: 08/26/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 46
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