ColdFusion XXE Vulnerability before 2025.4 allows file read
CVE-2025-61823 Published on December 9, 2025
ColdFusion | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') (CWE-611)
ColdFusion versions 2025.4, 2023.16, 2021.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. A high privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and data on the server. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction and scope is changed.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-61823 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 have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
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-2025-61823 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-61823
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Affected Versions
Adobe ColdFusion:- Before and including 2021.22 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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