CVE-2026-19644

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DOM-based XSS in Adobe Experience Manager

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

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

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-11

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-19644

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	6.5
adobe	experience_manager	to 2026.8.0 (exc)
adobe	experience_manager	to 6.5 (exc)

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Exploitability

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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

This is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager. An attacker can manipulate the DOM to execute malicious JavaScript in a victim's browser. Exploitation requires the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage.

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. Check for untrusted data being inserted into the DOM without proper sanitization.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal sensitive data like session cookies, redirect you to malicious sites, or perform actions on your behalf. It requires user interaction, meaning you must visit a malicious webpage for the attack to succeed.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Adobe Experience Manager to the latest patched version. Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent malicious JavaScript execution. Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict inline scripts and external resource loading. Regularly audit web applications for DOM manipulation risks.

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