CVE-2026-48265: Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) (CWE-79) in Adobe Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6. 5. 24, LTS SP1, 2026. 04 and earlier contain a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This issue allows an attacker to manipulate the DOM environment to execute malicious JavaScript in the victim's browser context. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically the victim visiting a crafted webpage. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48265 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager affecting versions 6.5.24, LTS SP1, 2026.04 and earlier. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript by manipulating the DOM environment when a victim visits a maliciously crafted webpage. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, indicating that the impact crosses security boundaries. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user data within Adobe Experience Manager. Availability is not affected. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a crafted webpage). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and links. No official mitigation or temporary fix has been provided by Adobe as of this publication.
CVE-2026-48265: Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) (CWE-79) in Adobe Adobe Experience Manager
Description
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6. 5. 24, LTS SP1, 2026. 04 and earlier contain a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This issue allows an attacker to manipulate the DOM environment to execute malicious JavaScript in the victim's browser context. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically the victim visiting a crafted webpage. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48265 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager affecting versions 6.5.24, LTS SP1, 2026.04 and earlier. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript by manipulating the DOM environment when a victim visits a maliciously crafted webpage. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, indicating that the impact crosses security boundaries. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user data within Adobe Experience Manager. Availability is not affected. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a crafted webpage). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and links. No official mitigation or temporary fix has been provided by Adobe as of this publication.
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: 6a284d008dd33fbd85665474
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:27:28 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 6:03:04 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:15:57 AM
Views: 5
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