CVE-2025-61813: ColdFusion | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') (CWE-611)

Published Dec 9, 2025
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Updated

ColdFusion versions 2025.4, 2023.16, 2021.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the server. Exploitation of this issue does requires user interaction and scope is changed.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion<2025.4
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-update20
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update21
Adobe ColdFusion=2021-update22
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-update14
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update15
Adobe ColdFusion=2023-update16
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
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=2025-update4

Event History

Dec 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 13, 58572
Event
via MITRE·07:43 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61813?

CVE-2025-61813 has a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61813?

To fix CVE-2025-61813, update Adobe ColdFusion to a version later than 2025.4, 2023.16, or 2021.22.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2025-61813?

CVE-2025-61813 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 2025.4 and earlier, including 2023.16 and 2021.22.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-61813?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-61813 include arbitrary file system read, leading to exposure of sensitive data.

5

What is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability related to CVE-2025-61813?

The XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in CVE-2025-61813 allows an attacker to manipulate XML input to access server files.

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