CVE-2025-43562 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') 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 security mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	2021

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-52.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-43562?

CVE-2025-43562 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could result i...

How severe is CVE-2025-43562?

CVE-2025-43562 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43562?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Coldfusion.