CVE-2026-81995: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe AEM 6.5 Forms JEE
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.5 Forms JEE contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code without user interaction. This vulnerability affects versions up to and including 6.5.25 and changes the security scope. It has a critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81995 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Adobe Experience Manager Forms JEE. This flaw enables an attacker who already has high privileges to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and changes the security scope, potentially allowing escalation of privileges or broader impact within the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system under the current user's context. The changed scope indicates that the vulnerability may allow privilege escalation or affect components beyond the initially vulnerable module. The critical CVSS score of 9.1 indicates a severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict high-privilege access to the affected Adobe AEM Forms JEE instances and monitor for suspicious activity related to code execution attempts.
CVE-2026-81995: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe AEM 6.5 Forms JEE
Description
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.5 Forms JEE contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code without user interaction. This vulnerability affects versions up to and including 6.5.25 and changes the security scope. It has a critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Adobe
AEM 6.5 Forms JEE
Adobe
AEM 6.5 LTS Forms JEE
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81995 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Adobe Experience Manager Forms JEE. This flaw enables an attacker who already has high privileges to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and changes the security scope, potentially allowing escalation of privileges or broader impact within the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system under the current user's context. The changed scope indicates that the vulnerability may allow privilege escalation or affect components beyond the initially vulnerable module. The critical CVSS score of 9.1 indicates a severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict high-privilege access to the affected Adobe AEM Forms JEE instances and monitor for suspicious activity related to code execution attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T21:20:45.366Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2d106f7a7c541069eacf3
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 19:03:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 19:19:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 19:52:00 UTC
Views: 5
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