How severe is CVE-2022-42351?

CVE-2022-42351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42351?

CVE-2022-42351 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42351?

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

When was CVE-2022-42351 published?

CVE-2022-42351 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42351

CVE-2022-42351 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2022-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager version 6.5.14 (and earlier) is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in a security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose low level confidentiality information. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42351?: Adobe Experience Manager version 6.5.14 (and earlier) is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in a security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose low level confidentiality information. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2022-42351?: CVE-2022-42351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42351?: CVE-2022-42351 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42351?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42351 published?: CVE-2022-42351 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb22-59.html

Affected products (2)

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

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