ColdFusion XXE Bypass (pre-2025.2)
CVE-2025-49535 Published on July 8, 2025
ColdFusion | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') (CWE-611)
ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information or denial of service by bypassing security measures. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses.
Vulnerability Analysis
Weakness Type
What is a XXE Vulnerability?
The software processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.
CVE-2025-49535 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-49535
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion:- Before and including 2021.20 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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