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 and data on the server. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from adobe organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2025, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
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Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2021 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2023 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2025 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2025 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2025 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2025 | Yes |
| Application | adobe | coldfusion | 2025 | Yes |
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