CVE-2026-48359
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CVE-2026-48359 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Experience Manager | <= 6.5.25.0 |
| Adobe | Experience Manager | <= 2020.5.0 |
| Adobe | Experience Manager | 6.5 |
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