CVE-2025-54261
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Publication date: 2025-09-09

Last updated on: 2025-10-03

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

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.
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Published
2025-09-09
Last Modified
2025-10-03
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in ColdFusion versions 2025.3, 2023.15, 2021.21 and earlier. It allows an attacker to bypass restrictions on file path access, potentially enabling them to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and services.

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