CVE-2025-43565

CVE-2025-43565 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security protections and execute code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction and scope is changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43565?
ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security protections and execute code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction and scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2025-43565?
CVE-2025-43565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43565 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43565?
CVE-2025-43565 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-2025-43565?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-43565 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-43565 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14525.
When was CVE-2025-43565 published?
CVE-2025-43565 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (36)

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