Product:
Adobe Experience Manager
Summary
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields. When a victim browses to the page containing the vulnerable field, malicious JavaScript may be executed in their browser.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.4 | CVE-2026-27259 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must find a vulnerable form field within Adobe Experience Manager. By injecting malicious scripts into this field, the attacker can trick users into executing the scripts when they access the affected page. This requires the attacker to have low privileges and for the user to interact with the page, making user interaction a necessary component of the exploit.
Affected Products
- Adobe Experience Manager 6.5.23 and earlier: Vulnerable to stored XSS attacks through form fields.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended that users upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Experience Manager. Additionally, implementing input validation and sanitization for form fields can help prevent the injection of malicious scripts. Regular security audits and monitoring can also assist in identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.