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CVE-2026-48359

Adobe Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service, Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 LTS, Adobe Experience Manager 6.5

Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files, potentially gaining elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

CVSS
9.6
EPSS
1.70%
75.0% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.07.15
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability1.70%
Technical severityCVSS 9.6

Vulnerability overview

Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files, potentially gaining elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Affected product and versions

Product
Adobe Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service, Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 LTS, Adobe Experience Manager 6.5
Affected versions
<= 2026.5.0, <= SP2, <= 6.5.25, <= 6.5.25.0, <= 2020.5.0, 6.5
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Adobe Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service, Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 LTS, Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE
CWE-611
CVE-2026-48359 — Adobe Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service, Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 LTS, Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 | SECUFOCUS NOW