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CVE-2026-27237 Adobe CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-03-11T01:16:53.647Z and has not been modified since then. Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be abused by a low-privileged attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields. The vulnerability requires user interaction, as the attacker needs to convince a victim to access a page with the vulnerable field. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in a victim’s browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field. Organizations should prioritize patching and monitoring vulnerable systems. Security teams and administrators responsible for maintaining Adobe Experience Manager installations should take immediate action to mitigate the risk. Defenders should verify the existence of vulnerable versions in their environment and review the official advisory for specific patching guidance.
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Product
- Experience Manager
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-03-11
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-28
- Advisory published
- 2026-03-11
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-28
Who should care
Organizations using Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier should prioritize patching and monitoring vulnerable systems. Security teams and administrators responsible for maintaining Adobe Experience Manager installations should take immediate action to mitigate the risk of this stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Additionally, operators and platform administrators should review the official advisory for specific guidance on affected components and recommended actions.
Technical summary
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be abused by a low-privileged attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in a victim’s browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field. The vulnerability requires user interaction, as the attacker needs to convince a victim to access a page with the vulnerable field.
Defensive priority
Medium-priority defensive actions are recommended due to the stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier.
Recommended defensive actions
- Inventory vulnerable Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier
- Apply vendor patches or updates to vulnerable systems
- Monitor for suspicious activity on vulnerable systems
- Implement compensating controls, such as web application firewalls
- Verify and enforce secure coding practices for form fields
Evidence notes
The CVE record indicates a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in a victim’s browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field. Evidence is based on official CVE Program and NVD records. Defenders should verify the existence of vulnerable versions in their environment and review the official advisory for specific patching guidance.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-27237 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-27237
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-27237 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27237
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb26-24.html
[email protected] - 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.