Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.22/2023.16/2025.4 Security Feature input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.22/2023.16/2025.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Security Feature. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-61809. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.22/2023.16/2025.4. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Security Feature. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

ColdFusion versions 2025.4, 2023.16, 2021.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized read and write access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is unchanged.

The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-61809 since 10/01/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/11/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 278173 (Adobe ColdFusion < 2021.x < 2021u23 / 2023.x < 2023u17 / 2025.x < 2025u5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB25-105)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202512-1756) and Tenable (278173). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 278173
Nessus Name: Adobe ColdFusion < 2021.x < 2021u23 / 2023.x < 2023u17 / 2025.x < 2025u5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB25-105)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/01/2025 CVE reserved
12/10/2025 +70 days Advisory disclosed
12/10/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/11/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-105
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-61809 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-61809
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-335548
CNNVD: CNNVD-202512-1756 - Adobe ColdFusion 输入验证错误漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2025 08:03
Updated: 12/11/2025 15:36
Changes: 12/10/2025 08:03 (64), 12/11/2025 02:02 (6), 12/11/2025 15:36 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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