Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion
CVE-2025-43561

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe

Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-43561?

Adobe ColdFusion is susceptible to an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that enables high-privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. This exploit allows attackers to bypass standard authentication systems without any user interaction, substantially increasing the risk of unauthorized access and control over the application. Users of ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19, and earlier should apply necessary patches to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

ColdFusion 0 <= 2021.19

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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