CVE-2026-48359: experience manager XXE — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.6

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0053

Probability of exploitation

0.42%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-611 CWE-611

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	experience_manager	< 6.5.25.0
adobe	experience_manager	< 2020.5.0
adobe	experience_manager	All
adobe	experience_manager	All
adobe	experience_manager	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb26-74.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48359? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-48359? +

CVE-2026-48359 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0053, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48359? +

CVE-2026-48359 affects products from adobe, specifically: experience_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-48359? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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