Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.20/2023.14/2025.2 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.20/2023.14/2025.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-49544. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.20/2023.14/2025.2. This issue affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-611. The product 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive information or bypass security measures. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

It is possible to read the advisory at helpx.adobe.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-49544 since 06/06/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-20709). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/06/2025 CVE reserved
07/09/2025 +33 days Advisory disclosed
07/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-69
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-49544 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-49544
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315659
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2025 05:39
Updated: 07/09/2025 19:21
Changes: 07/09/2025 05:39 (30), 07/09/2025 05:40 (34), 07/09/2025 19:21 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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