CVE-2026-48262: 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-2026-48262 describes a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service. The issue arises from improper handling of the DOM environment, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser. Exploitation requires the victim to interact by visiting a maliciously crafted webpage. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability, and the scope is changed, indicating a potential impact beyond the vulnerable component. No remediation level or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure and modification of data accessible to the user. The vulnerability does not affect system availability. Exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where victims visit attacker-controlled content.
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 patched or mitigated server-side. Until then, limit exposure to untrusted content and educate users about the risks of interacting with suspicious links or webpages.
CVE-2026-48262: 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-2026-48262 describes a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service. The issue arises from improper handling of the DOM environment, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser. Exploitation requires the victim to interact by visiting a maliciously crafted webpage. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability, and the scope is changed, indicating a potential impact beyond the vulnerable component. No remediation level or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure and modification of data accessible to the user. The vulnerability does not affect system availability. Exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where victims visit attacker-controlled content.
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 patched or mitigated server-side. Until then, limit exposure to untrusted content and educate users about the risks of interacting with suspicious links or webpages.
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: 6a568f2668715ace43148c76
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 19:33:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 19:53:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 23:17:57 UTC
Views: 5
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