CVE-2026-48359 Adobe Experience Manager | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') (CWE-611)
A low-privileged attacker can exploit an XXE vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager to execute arbitrary code and read sensitive files without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-48359?
CVE-2026-48359 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager, published on 14 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-48359?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Experience Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48359?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-48359 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-48359 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-48359 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager
- CVE-2026-90532 Adobe Experience Manager | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
- CVE-2026-105895 Adobe Experience Manager | Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
- CVE-2026-19232 Adobe Experience Manager | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
- CVE-2025-49533 Adobe Experience Manager (MS) | Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502)
- CVE-2021-40722 AEM Forms Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5p7j-5g9r-9wjx.