CVE-2025-61821 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

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. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and data on the server. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	2021

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-105.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-61821?

CVE-2025-61821 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2025-61821?

CVE-2025-61821 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-61821?

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