CVE-2025-54253
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAdobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a Misconfiguration vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution.
Published Aug 6, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026 · Also known as TR-25-0187
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-54253 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting Experience Manager Forms (Adobe), Adobe Experience Manager.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 12, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Experience Manager Forms <=6.5.23.0, Experience Manager Forms 6.5.23.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
88%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Oct 15, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 12, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 12, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Oct 15, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Experience Manager FormsAdobe | See advisory | 6.5.23.0 |
| Adobe Experience Manager | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Experience Manager Forms
<=6.5.23.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 6, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 12, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 12, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Oct 15, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Oct 15, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
References
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.html
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54253
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-54253
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by a Misconfiguration vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution.
Affected: Experience Manager Forms (Adobe); Adobe Experience Manager. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 12, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 5, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Experience Manager Forms <=6.5.23.0, Experience Manager Forms 6.5.23.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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