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CVE-2026-48259 Adobe CVE debrief
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to issue unauthorized server-side requests, 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. This vulnerability has significant implications for users of Adobe Experience Manager, as it could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain unauthorized access. The CVE record and NVD entry provide further details, but defenders should verify the accuracy of this information and review the official advisory for further details.
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Product
- Experience Manager
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-14
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-28
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-14
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-28
Who should care
Users of Adobe Experience Manager should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential unauthorized server-side requests and arbitrary code execution. This is particularly important for operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to assess the impact of this vulnerability on their environments and take appropriate measures to mitigate the risk.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-48259 vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) issue that could allow a low-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.6 and is classified as CRITICAL. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to issue unauthorized server-side requests, 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. The vulnerability affects users of Adobe Experience Manager, who should prioritize patching to prevent potential unauthorized server-side requests and arbitrary code execution.
Defensive priority
Highly Critical
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the vendor-provided patch to address the SSRF vulnerability
- Review and restrict server-side request permissions to minimize exploitation risk
- Monitor for suspicious server-side requests and implement additional security measures as needed
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
- 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 was published on 2026-07-14T20:17:06.697Z and was last modified on 2026-07-17T17:45:51.030Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the CVE record and NVD entry. Defenders should verify the accuracy of this information and review the official advisory for further details. The vulnerability has significant implications for users of Adobe Experience Manager, as it could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain unauthorized access. Evidence is limited, and defenders should exercise caution when assessing the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-48259 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48259
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-48259 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48259
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb26-74.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.