CVE-2025-54254
HighExploitedAdobe 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.
Published Aug 5, 2025 · Updated Oct 2, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-54254 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.6 v3.1) affecting Experience Manager Forms (Adobe), Adobe Experience Manager.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Aug 5, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 77% 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
8.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% 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 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, scope is changed. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 12, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 5, 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 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 5, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 5, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 12, 2025
Last updated
Oct 2, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Experience Manager Forms (Adobe); Adobe Experience Manager. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Aug 5, 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 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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