ColdFusion <=2025.1 Incorrect Auth Code Execution
CVE-2025-43561 Published on May 13, 2025
ColdFusion | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43561 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2025-43561 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43561
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion:- Before and including 2021.19 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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