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CVE-2026-110074 Adobe CVE debrief
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue by manipulating the DOM environment to execute malicious JavaScript within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a crafted webpage. The vulnerability affects Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5 LTS and 6.5, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching and monitoring.
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Product
- Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 LTS
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.4
- 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
Defenders responsible for Adobe Experience Manager deployments, particularly those using versions 6.5 LTS and 6.5, should assess exposure and prioritize patching and monitoring. This includes IT security teams, system administrators, and developers who manage or use Adobe Experience Manager. They should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance, and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigat
Why it matters
Defenders should care about CVE-2026-110074 because it affects Adobe Experience Manager, requiring user interaction for exploitation, and potentially allowing malicious JavaScript execution in the victim's browser. Prioritization is necessary for verifying and applying patches, monitoring user interactions, and implementing compensating controls.
- User interaction required for exploitation
- Potential for malicious JavaScript execution in victim's browser
- Scope change possible due to DOM-based XSS
Technical summary
Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 LTS and 6.5 are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue by manipulating the DOM environment to execute malicious JavaScript within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must visit a crafted webpage. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 and a severity of MEDIUM, indicating a moderate level of risk. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying vendor patches, monitoring for suspicious user interactions, and implementing compensating controls to mitigate potential impacts.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying vendor patches, monitoring for suspicious user interactions, and implementing compensating controls to mitigate potential impacts.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and apply vendor patches for Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 LTS and 6.5
- Monitor for suspicious user interactions and potential malicious web page visits
- Implement compensating controls to mitigate potential impacts
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected versions, and potential exploitation. However, limited information is available on actual attacks or victim impact. Defenders should verify and apply vendor patches, monitor for suspicious user interactions, and implement compensating controls to mitigate potential impacts. The source item provides additional information on the vulnerability, but the scope of affected systems and potential impact on business operations is not explicitly stated.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-110074 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-110074
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-110074 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110074
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Adobe Experience Manager | Cross-site Scripting (DOM-based XSS) (CWE-79)
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/110xxx/CVE-2026-110074.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.