CVE-2026-48251

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DOM-based XSS in Adobe Experience Manager

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-10

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.24, LTS SP1, 2026.04 and earlier are 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-06-09

Last Modified

2026-06-10

Generated

2026-06-30

AI Q&A

2026-06-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-06-28

NVD

CVE-2026-48251

EUVD

EUVD-2026-35636

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	experience_manager	6.5
adobe	experience_manager	6.5
adobe	experience_manager	to 6.5.25.0 (exc)
adobe	experience_manager	to 2026.5.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that allows an attacker to execute malicious JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser after user interaction.

Such vulnerabilities can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data or session information, which may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA by exposing personal or protected health information.

However, the provided information does not explicitly describe the direct impact on compliance with these standards.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue affecting Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.24, LTS SP1, 2026.04 and earlier. It allows an attacker to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM) environment in a victim's browser to execute malicious JavaScript code.

Exploitation requires user interaction, meaning the victim must visit a specially crafted webpage for the attack to succeed.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser. This can result in unauthorized actions such as theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious activities performed on behalf of the victim.

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