CVE-2025-43562

CVE-2025-43562 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43562?
ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms and execute code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2025-43562?
CVE-2025-43562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43562 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43562?
CVE-2025-43562 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43562?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-43562 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-43562 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14533.
When was CVE-2025-43562 published?
CVE-2025-43562 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (36)

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