CVE-2026-72627

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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-2026-72627

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. The victim must visit a specially crafted webpage for exploitation to occur.

Detection Guidance

Since this is a DOM-based XSS vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager, detection requires inspecting client-side JavaScript execution and DOM manipulation. Check browser developer tools for suspicious scripts or unexpected DOM changes. Look for unusual input handling in form fields or URL parameters that reflect in the DOM without proper sanitization.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to steal sensitive data, such as session cookies or personal information, from users who visit a malicious webpage. It may also enable phishing attacks or unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting personal and health data. Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager may face compliance risks if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply Adobe's official security patches or updates for Adobe Experience Manager immediately. Implement input validation and output encoding for user-supplied data. Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict inline scripts and unauthorized sources. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for further guidance.

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