Path Traversal Vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion Products
CVE-2025-54261

9CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe

Vendor
CVE Published:
9 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-54261?

Adobe ColdFusion versions 2025.3, 2023.15, and 2021.21 and earlier are susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially executing arbitrary code on the affected system. This security flaw stems from improper limitation of pathname restrictions, granting unauthorized access to restricted directories. Exploiting this vulnerability could result in severe compromise of the affected applications, highlighting the need for immediate security assessments and patches.

Affected Version(s)

ColdFusion 0 <= 2021.21

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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