CVE-2025-54253

Name: CVE-2025-54253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-05T17:15:29.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 89.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-54253 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a Misconfiguration vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms and execute code. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 89.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a Misconfiguration vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

89.82%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 5, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Experience Manager Forms	<= 6.5.23.0

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.htmlVendor Advisory
https://slcyber.io/assetnote-security-research-center/struts-devmode-in-2025-critical-pre-auth-vulnerabilities-in-adobe-experience-manager-forms/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-54253Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54253?

How severe is CVE-2025-54253?

CVE-2025-54253 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 89.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54253?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST