CVE-2025-54253
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a Misconfiguration vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution…
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- CVSS score
- 10.0 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-10-15, remediation due 2025-11-05)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-863
- Published
- 2025-08-05
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a Misconfiguration vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.
Affected products
- adobe experience manager forms
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-11-05.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.html
- https://slcyber.io/assetnote-security-research-center/struts-devmode-in-2025-critical-pre-auth-vulnerabilities-in-adobe-experience-manager-forms/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-54253
FAQ
Is CVE-2025-54253 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-54253 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-10-15, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-11-05. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-54253?
CVE-2025-54253 has a CVSS base score of 10.0 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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