CVE-2025-43563: ColdFusion | Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

Published May 13, 2025
·
Updated

ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify sensitive data without proper authorization. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, and scope is changed.

Affected Software

39 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion<2025.1
Adobe ColdFusion<2023.13
Adobe ColdFusion<2021.19
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 19, 57352
Event
via NVD·04:42 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43563?

CVE-2025-43563 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary file system read and unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-43563?

To fix CVE-2025-43563, update Adobe ColdFusion to a version later than 2025.1, 2023.13, or 2021.19.

3

What versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2025-43563?

CVE-2025-43563 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, and 2021.19 and earlier.

4

What kind of impact can CVE-2025-43563 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-43563 can allow an attacker to read or modify sensitive files on the system without proper authorization.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-43563?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for mitigating CVE-2025-43563; updating to a patched version is recommended.

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