PatchTheCVECVE-2026-48398: Adobe Experience Manager is affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
CVE-2026-48398 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting experience manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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. Scope is changed.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 84%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-10-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-31 |
Last updated 2026-10-31 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-48398?
experience manager: upgrade to newer than 6.5.25.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-48398 being exploited?
CVE-2026-48398 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-48398 affect?
CVE-2026-48398 affects experience manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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 browse
How urgent is CVE-2026-48398?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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