CVE-2025-43562: ColdFusion | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (CWE-78)

Published May 13, 2025
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Updated

ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') 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 security mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

Affected Software

37 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion<2025.1
Adobe ColdFusion=2021
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update11
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update12
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update13
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update14
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update15
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update16
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update17
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update18
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update19
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update9
Adobe ColdFusion=2023
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update11
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update12
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update13
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update9
Adobe ColdFusion=2025
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update1

Event History

May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43562?

CVE-2025-43562 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

What versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2025-43562?

CVE-2025-43562 affects ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-43562?

To fix CVE-2025-43562, update ColdFusion to the latest version provided by Adobe.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-43562?

CVE-2025-43562 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability.

5

What potential impact does CVE-2025-43562 have?

CVE-2025-43562 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

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