CVE-2025-43561: coldfusion Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All
adobe	coldfusion	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-52.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43561? +

ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-43561? +

CVE-2025-43561 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43561? +

CVE-2025-43561 affects products from adobe, specifically: coldfusion. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-43561? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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