CVE-2025-49533
CriticalExploitedAdobe Experience Manager (MS) versions 6.5.23.0 and earlier are affected by a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an attacker.
Published Jul 8, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-49533 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Experience Manager (Adobe), Adobe Experience Manager (MS).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 30, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Experience Manager <=6.5.23.0, Experience Manager 6.5.23.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Adobe Experience Manager (MS) versions 6.5.23.0 and earlier are affected by a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is unchanged.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 30, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 30, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Experience ManagerAdobe | See advisory | 6.5.23.0 |
| Adobe Experience Manager (MS) | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Experience Manager
<=6.5.23.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 8, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 30, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 30, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-67.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Experience Manager (MS) versions 6.5.23.0 and earlier are affected by a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an attacker.
Affected: Experience Manager (Adobe); Adobe Experience Manager (MS). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 30, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Experience Manager <=6.5.23.0, Experience Manager 6.5.23.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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