IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS10.0
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Actively Exploited
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Adobe Experience Manager Forms Code Execution Vulnerability

Adobe Experience Manager Forms in JEE contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.

Published Aug 5, 2025 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-11-05 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms. 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. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

Endpoint Administrators
IT Security
Running experience manager forms: v ≤ 6.5.23.0
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://slcyber.io/assetnote-security-research-center/struts-devmode-in-2025-critical-pre-auth-vulnerabilities-in-adobe-experience-manager-forms/

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA 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.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.html
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54253
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-54253
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