How severe is CVE-2022-28851?

CVE-2022-28851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28851?

CVE-2022-28851 affects Adobe Experience Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28851?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-28851 published?

CVE-2022-28851 was published on 2022-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28851

CVE-2022-28851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2022-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.13.0 (and earlier) is affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires low-privilege access to AEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28851?: Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.13.0 (and earlier) is affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires low-privilege access to AEM.
How severe is CVE-2022-28851?: CVE-2022-28851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28851?: CVE-2022-28851 affects Adobe Experience Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28851 published?: CVE-2022-28851 was published on 2022-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb22-40.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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