CVE-2026-48260: 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-2026-48260 describes a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service. An attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM) environment, causing malicious JavaScript to execute within the victim's browser. The attack requires user interaction, meaning the victim must visit a specially crafted webpage. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity with limited impact on availability. No specific affected versions or patches are currently identified, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially resulting in the theft of sensitive information or manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct impact on availability. User interaction is required for exploitation, 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 whether the service is managed and patched server-side. Until an official fix or mitigation is provided, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted links or webpages. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates on remediation.
CVE-2026-48260: 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-2026-48260 describes a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service. An attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM) environment, causing malicious JavaScript to execute within the victim's browser. The attack requires user interaction, meaning the victim must visit a specially crafted webpage. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity with limited impact on availability. No specific affected versions or patches are currently identified, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially resulting in the theft of sensitive information or manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct impact on availability. User interaction is required for exploitation, 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 whether the service is managed and patched server-side. Until an official fix or mitigation is provided, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted links or webpages. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.131Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a568f2568715ace43148c66
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 19:33:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 22:20:52 UTC
Last updated: 08/28/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 70
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