CVE-2026-90531

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified

CVE-2026-90531 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 privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access to internal resources. EPSS estimates a 1.40% 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 privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access to internal resources. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.40%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeExperience Manager<= 6.5
AdobeExperience Manager<= 6.5.25.0
AdobeExperience Manager<= 2026.9.28187

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-90531?
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access to internal resources. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-90531?
CVE-2026-90531 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-90531?
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