Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.22 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A low privileged attacker could exploit this issue by manipulating the DOM environment to execute malicious JavaScript within the context of the victim’s browser. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must visit a specially crafted web page.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.4 | CVE-2025-46856 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious web page that, when visited by a user, manipulates the Document Object Model (DOM) to execute harmful JavaScript code. This requires the user to interact with the page, making social engineering techniques a potential vector for exploitation.
Affected Products
- Adobe Experience Manager 6.5.22 and earlier: A web content management solution that allows users to create, manage, and optimize customer experiences across various channels.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Experience Manager. Additionally, implementing security best practices such as input validation and sanitization can help reduce the risk of XSS attacks.