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CVE-2025-54261

Adobe Coldfusion path traversal

10.0 CRITICALEPSS 22.2%
  1. Published9 Sept 2025

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.3, 2023.15, 2021.21 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an attacker. The victim must have optional configurations enabled. Scope is changed.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Coldfusion2021 · 2023 · 2025

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-54261 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-54261 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 22.2%.

How severe is CVE-2025-54261?

CVE-2025-54261 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 22.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-54261?

Affected products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54261?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.