Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe ColdFusion

1) XML External Entity injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU112593

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49535

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU112594

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49551

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to the vulnerable application.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the application using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Incorrect authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU112604

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49536

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A remote authenticated user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU112605

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49537

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote privileged user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) XML injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU112606

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49538

CWE-ID: CWE-91 - XML Injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing XML data. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) XML External Entity injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU112607

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49539

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote user can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU112608

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49540

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU112609

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49541

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU112610

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49542

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU112611

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49543

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) XML External Entity injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU112612

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49544

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote privileged user can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

EUVDB-ID: #VU112613

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49545

CWE-ID: CWE-918 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker gain access to sensitive data, located in the local network or send malicious requests to other servers from the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU112614

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49546

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application, resulting in a denial of service condition.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2021 - 2025 Update 2

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	13
CVE-ID	CVE-2025-49535 CVE-2025-49551 CVE-2025-49536 CVE-2025-49537 CVE-2025-49538 CVE-2025-49539 CVE-2025-49540 CVE-2025-49541 CVE-2025-49542 CVE-2025-49543 CVE-2025-49544 CVE-2025-49545 CVE-2025-49546
CWE-ID	CWE-611 CWE-798 CWE-863 CWE-78 CWE-91 CWE-79 CWE-918 CWE-284
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	ColdFusion Server applications / Application servers
Vendor	Adobe