CVE-2026-48310

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Path Traversal 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 an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. 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

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-48310

EUVD

EUVD-2026-44388

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-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

Adobe Experience Manager has an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability, also known as Path Traversal. This allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the system outside the intended access scope without needing user interaction.

Detection Guidance

Detecting CVE-2026-48310 requires checking Adobe Experience Manager instances for path traversal vulnerabilities. Monitor logs for unusual file access patterns or requests containing sequences like '../' or encoded equivalents. Inspect HTTP requests targeting sensitive paths such as /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow. Use tools like Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP to fuzz paths and identify improper directory restrictions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive files and directories on your system, potentially stealing confidential data or system information. Since no user interaction is required, the risk is high.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face compliance violations and penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Adobe for Experience Manager immediately. Review and restrict file system access permissions to limit exposure. Monitor network traffic for unusual file access patterns. Disable unnecessary services or features that may expose the system to this vulnerability.

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