ColdFusion Improper Access Control: Arbitrary Filesystem Read (pre-2025.1)
CVE-2025-43564 Published on May 13, 2025
ColdFusion | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access or modify sensitive data without proper authorization. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, and scope is changed
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43564 is exploitable 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-2025-43564 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43564
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion:- Before and including 2021.19 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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