CVE-2025-54254
Adobe Experience Manager XXE File System Read Vulnerability
Description
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the local file system. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2025, 9:06 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
4.0
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-54254.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.html |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-54254 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Adobe AEM Forms 0-Day Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
Adobe has released an urgent security update for Adobe Experience Manager Forms on Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) to address two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute ... Read more
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security.nl
Adobe komt met noodpatch voor kritieke lekken in Experience Manager Forms
Adobe heeft een noodpatch uitgebracht voor twee kritieke kwetsbaarheden in Experience Manager Forms en roept organisaties op die zo snel mogelijk te installeren. Voor de beveiligingslekken is proof-of ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Adobe issues emergency fixes for AEM Forms zero-days after PoCs released
Adobe released emergency updates for two zero-day flaws in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms on JEE after a PoC exploit chain was disclosed that can be used for unauthenticated, remote code executi ... Read more
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CVE-2025-54254 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the local file system. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-611 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.html
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-54254 is
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-54254
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