CVE-2025-54253: Adobe Experience Manager Forms Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2025
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Updated

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

Other sources

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.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe Experience Manager<6.5.23
Adobe Experience Manager Forms<=6.5.23.0
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services.

  2. Compensating control

    If running Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms version 6.5.23 or earlier (these are identified as affected), discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Aug 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:02 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:03 PM
Oct 15, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Oct 16, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:28 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54253?

CVE-2025-54253 has a high severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54253?

To fix CVE-2025-54253, upgrade Adobe Experience Manager to version 6.5.24 or later.

3

What versions of Adobe Experience Manager are affected by CVE-2025-54253?

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-54253.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54253?

CVE-2025-54253 is a misconfiguration vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2025-54253 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-54253 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass security mechanisms.

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