Rule Document 1:65452

Rule Category

SERVER-WEBAPP -- Snort has detected traffic exploiting vulnerabilities in web based applications on servers.

Alert Message

SERVER-WEBAPP Adobe Experience Manager remote code execution attempt

Rule Explanation

This rule looks for specially crafted inbound HTTP requests to the "/adminui/" endpoint on Adobe Experience Manager web applications that attempt to invoke the Struts2 devMode feature to execute arbitrary OGNL expressions. Attackers have been observed exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-54253) to be able to invoke devMode functionality.

What To Look For

This rule fires on attempts to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager web applications.

Known Usage

Attacks/Scans seen in the wild

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group

Rule Groups

Rule Categories::Server::Web Applications

MITRE::ATT&CK Framework::Enterprise::Initial Access::Exploit Public-Facing Application

Adversaries may attempt to take advantage of a weakness in an Internet-facing computer or program using software, data, or commands in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behavior. The weakness in the system can be a bug, a glitch, or a design vulnerability. These applications are often websites, but can include databases (like SQL), standard services (like SMB or SSH), network device administration and management protocols (like SNMP and Smart Install), and any other applications with Internet accessible open sockets, such as web servers and related services.

CVE

CVE-2025-54253

Additional Links

helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb25-82.html

Rule Vulnerability

N/A

Not Applicable

CVE Additional Information

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

CVE-2025-54253

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