How severe is CVE-2025-46840?

CVE-2025-46840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-46840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-46840?

CVE-2025-46840 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-2025-46840?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-46840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-46840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17983.

When was CVE-2025-46840 published?

CVE-2025-46840 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-46840

CVE-2025-46840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-17983
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2025-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. A low privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction. A successful attacker can abuse this to achieve session takeover, increasing the confidentiality and integrity impact as high.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-46840?: Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. A low privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction. A successful attacker can abuse this to achieve session takeover, increasing the confidentiality and integrity impact as high.
How severe is CVE-2025-46840?: CVE-2025-46840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-46840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-46840?: CVE-2025-46840 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-2025-46840?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-46840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-46840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17983.
When was CVE-2025-46840 published?: CVE-2025-46840 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb25-48.html

Affected products (2)

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

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