How severe is CVE-2026-48359?

CVE-2026-48359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-48359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48359?

CVE-2026-48359 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48359?

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

When was CVE-2026-48359 published?

CVE-2026-48359 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-17.

CVE-2026-48359

CVE-2026-48359 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files, potentially gaining elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48359?: Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files, potentially gaining elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-48359?: CVE-2026-48359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-48359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48359?: CVE-2026-48359 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-48359 published?: CVE-2026-48359 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb26-74.html

Affected products (5)

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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:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:6.5:sp2:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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