CVE-2026-48257

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DOM-based XSS in Adobe Experience Manager

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-17

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

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.

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Published

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-17

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-03

NVD

CVE-2026-48257

EUVD

EUVD-2026-44377

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	experience_manager	6.5
adobe	experience_manager	6.5
adobe	experience_manager	to 2020.5.0 (inc)
adobe	experience_manager	6.5
adobe	experience_manager	to 6.5.25.0 (inc)

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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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Executive Summary

Adobe Experience Manager has a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This means an attacker can inject malicious JavaScript into a webpage by manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM). The script runs in the victim's browser, potentially stealing data or performing unauthorized actions.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this DOM-based XSS vulnerability typically involves inspecting web application code for improper handling of user input in the DOM. Use browser developer tools to monitor DOM changes and look for suspicious JavaScript execution. Tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite can automate detection by scanning for XSS patterns in client-side code.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in your browser when visiting a crafted webpage. This may lead to theft of session cookies, account hijacking, or unauthorized actions on your behalf.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements. Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager may face compliance breaches if user data is compromised due to this XSS flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Adobe for Adobe Experience Manager. Implement input validation and output encoding to sanitize user-controlled data. Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict inline scripts and mitigate XSS risks. Regularly audit client-side JavaScript for vulnerabilities.

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