CVE-2025-61823: 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. A high privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and data on the server. Exploitation of this issue 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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61823?

CVE-2025-61823 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary file system read access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61823?

To mitigate CVE-2025-61823, users should update Adobe ColdFusion to version 2025.4 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-61823?

CVE-2025-61823 can allow attackers with high privileges to access sensitive files on the system.

4

Which versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2025-61823?

CVE-2025-61823 affects ColdFusion versions 2025.4, 2023.16, 2021.22, and earlier.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2025-61823?

A high privileged attacker can exploit CVE-2025-61823 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files.

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