CVE-2026-48359 - Vulnerability Details - OpenCVE

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.

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required Low

Scope Changed

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact None

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

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References

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

History

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Metrics		ssvc `{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}`

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000

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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.
Title		Adobe Experience Manager \| Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') (CWE-611)
Weaknesses		CWE-611
References		https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb26-74.html
Metrics		cvssV3_1 `{'score': 9.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N'}`

MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published: 2026-07-14T19:21:00.902Z

Updated: 2026-07-15T19:38:48.564Z

Reserved: 2026-05-21T15:28:38.140Z

Link: CVE-2026-48359

Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-15T10:31:18.198Z

NVD

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Redhat

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