CVE-2016-7882: Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.2 and earlier have an input validation issue in the WCMDebug filter tha...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Adobe Experience Manager 6.2 and earlier has an input validation flaw in the WCMDebug filter that could enable cross-site scripting. For leaders, the main concern is browser-side compromise of users who access affected AEM pages, especially administrators or content teams. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or confirmed exploitation. Organizations running Adobe Experience Manager 6.2 or earlier are the stated exposure group. Risk is higher where AEM interfaces or affected pages are reachable by untrusted users or where privileged users browse content that could trigger XSS. Treat as a scheduled security remediation unless an affected AEM system is internet-facing or heavily used by privileged staff. Lack of CVSS and exploitation evidence lowers urgency, but XSS in a content platform can still affect trust and admin sessions. Mitigation focus: Review Adobe APSB16-42 for the vendor-supported fix or upgrade path.; Inventory AEM deployments and flag any version 6.2 or earlier.; Limit untrusted access to affected AEM surfaces until vendor guidance is applied..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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