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CVE-2026-106626 Adobe CVE debrief
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability (CWE-20) that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability requires immediate attention from administrators and security teams responsible for Adobe Experience Manager deployments, especially those with high-privilege user accounts. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Product
- Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-14
Who should care
Administrators and security teams responsible for Adobe Experience Manager deployments, especially those with high-privilege user accounts, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
Why it matters
This vulnerability requires immediate attention from administrators and security teams responsible for Adobe Experience Manager deployments, especially those with high-privilege user accounts, due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and exploitation by attackers.
- Potential arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user
- Possible exploitation by attackers with high privileges
- Need for verification of affected versions and scope
- High priority remediation recommended
Technical summary
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability (CWE-20) that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. The vulnerability requires immediate attention from administrators and security teams responsible for Adobe Experience Manager deployments, especially those with high-privilege user accounts.
Defensive priority
High priority remediation is recommended for affected Adobe Experience Manager deployments, especially those with high-privilege user accounts.
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and apply vendor-provided patches for Adobe Experience Manager
- Verify and update affected versions of Adobe Experience Manager
- Restrict access to high-privilege user accounts
- Monitor for suspicious activity in Adobe Experience Manager deployments
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but additional verification is needed to confirm affected versions and scope. The vulnerability is confirmed to exist in Adobe Experience Manager, and an attacker with high privileges could exploit it to execute arbitrary code. However, the exact scope and affected versions are not explicitly stated in the CVE record or source item. Defenders should verify the affected versions and scope, and review the vendor-provided patches for Adobe Experience Manager.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-106626 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-106626
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-106626 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-106626
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Adobe Experience Manager | Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/106xxx/CVE-2026-106626.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb26-152.html
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.