CVE-2026-48310 experience manager vulnerability
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
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adobe experience manager should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.
Who is affected
Affected versions
- AEM Cloud Service 2026.5.0 and earlier
Fixed versions
- AEM Cloud Service 2026.6.0
How to fix it
Adobe Experience Manager is affected by CVE-2026-48310, a path traversal flaw that can read files outside the intended directory. A remote attacker can access sensitive server files without user interaction. Confirm AEM as a Cloud Service has received release 2026.6.0 or later; Adobe says this CVE affects only the AEMaaCS releases indicated in APSB26-74. Prioritize internet-facing and shared production systems first.
- Inventory every Adobe Experience Manager deployment, version, exposed endpoint, environment, and owner.
- Inventory AEM Cloud Service, AEM 6.5 LTS, and AEM 6.5 deployments, then match each one to the affected products in APSB26-74.
- Confirm AEM as a Cloud Service has received release 2026.6.0 or later; Adobe says this CVE affects only the AEMaaCS releases indicated in APSB26-74.
- Adobe lists no workaround in APSB26-74. Until the update is complete, restrict the affected route, block traversal patterns at the dispatcher or WAF, and limit AEM service-account file access.
- Review relevant logs and look for ../ and encoded traversal, unusual file paths, read errors, and requests for configuration or credential files.
- Rotate secrets found in files that may have been read and investigate any follow-on access to AEM, databases, storage, or identity systems.
- Restart or redeploy affected AEM services as required by Adobe, clear AEM and CDN caches, and keep temporary controls until validation is complete.
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Verify the fix
- Confirm AEM Cloud Service is on release 2026.6.0 or later and the deployment record matches APSB26-74.
- Confirm traversal values are rejected and a safe test cannot read a file outside the approved AEM content path.
- Confirm AEM Author and Publish exposure, Dispatcher and CDN/WAF rules, outbound access, and service-account permissions follow the deployment's approved security baseline.
- Review logs after remediation for continued exploit attempts or signs that the issue was used before the fix.
- Rerun the relevant dependency, platform, vendor, or Fixnx security check and document the result, affected assets, change record, and cleanup evidence for CVE-2026-48310.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-48310?
adobe experience manager versions listed as affected should be reviewed: AEM Cloud Service 2026.5.0 and earlier.
What should I fix first?
Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.
How do I confirm the fix worked?
Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.
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