How severe is CVE-2023-48441?

CVE-2023-48441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48441 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48441?

CVE-2023-48441 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-2023-48441?

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

When was CVE-2023-48441 published?

CVE-2023-48441 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48441

CVE-2023-48441 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2023-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve a low-confidentiality impact within the application. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48441?: Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.18 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve a low-confidentiality impact within the application. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2023-48441?: CVE-2023-48441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48441 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48441?: CVE-2023-48441 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-2023-48441?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-48441 published?: CVE-2023-48441 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb23-72.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:-:*:*:*:aem_cloud_service:*:*:*

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