CVE-2025-49538
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Publication date: 2025-07-08

Last updated on: 2025-07-11

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an XML Injection vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker can exploit this issue by injecting crafted XML or XPath queries to access unauthorized files or lead to denial of service. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, and attack must have access to shared secrets.
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Published
2025-07-08
Last Modified
2025-07-11
Generated
2026-05-06
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2025-07-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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CWE ID Description
CWE-91 The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is an XML Injection issue in certain ColdFusion versions that allows an attacker to inject crafted XML or XPath queries. This can lead to unauthorized reading of files on the system or cause denial of service. Exploitation does not require user interaction but does require the attacker to have access to shared secrets.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to read arbitrary files on your system without authorization, potentially exposing sensitive data. It can also cause denial of service, disrupting the availability of your application or system.


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