ColdFusion Remote Code Execution

HIGH (8.4)

Threat Intelligence

Low Risk
EPSS Score: 0.05% chance of exploitation (percentile: 16%)
🔍 Detection Tools: None available in major open-source tools
⚔️ Exploit Availability: No public exploits found

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What is it?

ColdFusion is a web application server and rapid development platform used for building dynamic web applications. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server by sending a malicious request, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.

Am I affected?

Affected versions: 2021.22 If you don't recognise this software, you're probably not affected.

How to fix

Upgrade to ColdFusion 2025.4 or later from the Adobe website: https://www.adobe.com/go/coldfusion-upgrade
- Immediate mitigations:
- Restrict network access to your ColdFusion instance (firewall it from the public internet)
- Audit CFML code for suspicious patterns

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