CVE-2026-48359 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability allowing improper restriction of XML external entity references (XXE) has been identified in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. It affects AEM Cloud Service (CS) releases through 2026.5.0, as well as AEM 6.5 LTS Service Pack 1 and earlier, and AEM 6.5 Service Pack 24 and earlier. 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. Notably, exploitation does not require user interaction.
Users are advised to update to Adobe Experience Manager AEM Cloud Service (CS) Release 2026.6.0, AEM 6.5 LTS Service Pack 2 - Hotfix for NPR-43972, or AEM 6.5 Service Pack 25 - Hotfix for NPR-43971.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb26-74.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-611 | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| adobe experience manager | <= 6.5.25.0 <= 2020.5.0 6.5 - 6.5 sp1 6.5 sp2 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |