Detections
Analytics
Adobe ColdFusion < 2021.x < 2021u21 / 2023.x < 2023u15 / 2025.x < 2025u3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB25-69)
critical Nessus Plugin ID 241677
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Synopsis
A web-based application running on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Adobe ColdFusion installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 2021.x update 21, 2023.x update 15, or 2025.x update 3. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the APSB25-69 advisory.- ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems or data. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses. (CVE-2025-49551)
- 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. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information or denial of service by bypassing security measures. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses. (CVE-2025-49535)
- ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses.
(CVE-2025-49536)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Update to Adobe ColdFusion version 2021 update 21 / 2023 update 15 / 2025 update 3 or later.See Also
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 241677
File Name: coldfusion_win_apsb25-69.nasl
Version: 1.2
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 7/10/2025
Updated: 7/11/2025
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.3
Temporal Score: 6.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-49551
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-49535
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:coldfusion
Required KB Items: SMB/coldfusion/instance
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/8/2025
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/8/2025
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2025-49535, CVE-2025-49536, CVE-2025-49537, CVE-2025-49538, CVE-2025-49539, CVE-2025-49540, CVE-2025-49541, CVE-2025-49542, CVE-2025-49543, CVE-2025-49544, CVE-2025-49545, CVE-2025-49546, CVE-2025-49551