CVE-2025-54254

Adobe Experience Manager | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') (CWE-611)

Description

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the local file system, scope is changed. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Adobe Experience Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54254?
CVE-2025-54254 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-54254?
To fix CVE-2025-54254, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-54254 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-54254 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-54254?
CVE-2025-54254 affects Adobe Adobe Experience Manager.
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