How severe is CVE-2013-0625?

CVE-2013-0625 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-0625 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-0625 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0625?

CVE-2013-0625 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0625?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2013-0625 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2013-0625 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2013-0636. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-07).

When was CVE-2013-0625 published?

CVE-2013-0625 was published on 2013-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0625

CVE-2013-0625 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-03-07). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 94% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-03-07)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2013-0636
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-03-07)
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Adobe Coldfusion
Published: 2013-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, and 9.0.2, when a password is not configured, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2013.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0625?: Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, and 9.0.2, when a password is not configured, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2013.
How severe is CVE-2013-0625?: CVE-2013-0625 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-0625 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2013-0625 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0625?: CVE-2013-0625 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0625?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2013-0625 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2013-0625 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2013-0636. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-07).
When was CVE-2013-0625 published?: CVE-2013-0625 was published on 2013-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:coldfusion:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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