Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is ever-evolving, with new vulnerabilities being discovered on a regular basis. One such vulnerability, CVE-2025-46837, has been identified in Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.22 and earlier. It is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could pose a significant threat to the security of the affected systems. This vulnerability matters as it can be exploited by a low privileged attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-46837
Severity: High (8.7 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Web-based (Reflected XSS)
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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| Product | Affected Versions |
| ——– | ——————- |
| Adobe Experience Manager | 6.5.22 and earlier |
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works on the principle of reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). In this case, an attacker with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript into the form fields of the vulnerable versions of Adobe Experience Manager. When a user visits a page containing the vulnerable field, the malicious script is executed in the user’s browser. This could potentially lead to a session takeover, significantly increasing the confidentiality and integrity impact.
Conceptual Example Code
A conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited could look like this:
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
username=admin&password=<script>malicious_code_here</script>In this example, the attacker injects a malicious script in the password field. When a user interacts with the page that contains this form field, the malicious script is executed.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the interim, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. Regularly updating and patching your software is crucial in maintaining the security of your systems.