CVE-2025-54254

Name: CVE-2025-54254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-05T17:15:29.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 85.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-54254 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the local file system, scope is changed. EPSS estimates a 85.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the local file system, scope is changed. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

85.53%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54254?

How severe is CVE-2025-54254?

CVE-2025-54254 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 85.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54254?

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