Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.22/2023.16/2025.4 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.22/2023.16/2025.4 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-61823. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe ColdFusion up to 2021.22/2023.16/2025.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 high privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and data on the server. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction and scope is changed.

The advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-61823 since 10/01/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CNNVD (CNNVD-202512-1748). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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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

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-2025-61823 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-61823
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-335569
CNNVD: CNNVD-202512-1748 - Adobe ColdFusion 代码问题漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2025 08:08
Updated: 12/11/2025 08:49
Changes: 12/10/2025 08:08 (64), 12/11/2025 08:49 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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