{"id":53556,"date":"2025-06-19T02:38:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T02:38:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-08T17:19:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T23:19:02","slug":"cve-2025-46837-reflected-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-adobe-experience-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46837-reflected-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-adobe-experience-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-46837: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a> (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<\/a> compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-46837
\nSeverity: High (8.7 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Web-based (Reflected XSS<\/a>)
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

| Product | Affected Versions |
\n| ——– | ——————- |
\n| Adobe Experience Manager<\/a> | 6.5.22 and earlier |<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works on the principle of reflected Cross-Site Scripting<\/a> (XSS). In this case, an attacker with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript into the form fields of the vulnerable<\/a> versions of Adobe Experience Manager. When a user visits a page containing the vulnerable field, the malicious script is executed in the user’s<\/a> browser. This could potentially lead<\/a> to a session takeover, significantly increasing the confidentiality and integrity impact.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

A conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited could look like this:<\/p>\n

POST \/vulnerable\/endpoint HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nusername=admin&password=<script>malicious_code_here<\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker injects a malicious<\/a> script in the password field. When a user interacts with the page that contains this form field, the malicious script is executed<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability<\/a>, 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<\/a> of your systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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