CVE-2025-54253
Published: October 15, 2025
Official Description
Adobe Experience Manager Forms in JEE contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Experience Manager Forms Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe Experience Manager Forms in JEE contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Adobe Experience Manager Forms in JEE contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.44100 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in the KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The arbitrary code execution capability makes it a severe threat.
Apply all available security patches and updates for Adobe Experience Manager Forms in JEE. Implement robust security configurations and monitor for unusual activity.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-54253 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-54253 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-54253 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1