ColdFusion 2025.1/2023.13/2021.19 - Incorrect Auth -> Arbitrary Code Exec
CVE-2025-43565 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 lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security protections and execute code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction and scope is changed.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43565 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction and 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 very high.
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-2025-43565 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43565
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion:- Before and including 2021.19 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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