How severe is CVE-2025-54251?

CVE-2025-54251 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-54251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-54251?

CVE-2025-54251 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54251?

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

Does CVE-2025-54251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-54251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27380.

When was CVE-2025-54251 published?

CVE-2025-54251 was published on 2025-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-54251

CVE-2025-54251 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-91.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27380
Weakness: CWE-91
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2025-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23.0 and earlier are affected by an XML Injection vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to manipulate XML queries and gain limited unauthorized write access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54251?: Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23.0 and earlier are affected by an XML Injection vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to manipulate XML queries and gain limited unauthorized write access.
How severe is CVE-2025-54251?: CVE-2025-54251 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-54251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-54251?: CVE-2025-54251 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-54251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-54251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27380.
When was CVE-2025-54251 published?: CVE-2025-54251 was published on 2025-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb25-90.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:*:*:*:*:aem_cloud_service:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:6.5:-:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:6.5:sp1:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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