CVE-2025-49538
ColdFusion XML Injection File System Read Vulnerability
Description
ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an XML Injection vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker can exploit this issue by injecting crafted XML or XPath queries to access unauthorized files or lead to denial of service. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, and attack must have access to shared secrets.
INFO
Published Date :
July 8, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 11, 2025, 5:45 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.2
Exploitability Score :
2.2
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| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html | Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 11, 2025
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an XML Injection vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker can exploit this issue by injecting crafted XML or XPath queries to access unauthorized files or lead to denial of service. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, and attack must have access to shared secrets. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-91 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html
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