CVE-2025-49542

CVE-2025-49542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an unauthenticated attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser, scope is changed. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49542?
ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an unauthenticated attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser, scope is changed. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses.
How severe is CVE-2025-49542?
CVE-2025-49542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-49542 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-49542?
CVE-2025-49542 primarily affects Adobe Coldfusion. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49542?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-49542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-49542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20700.
When was CVE-2025-49542 published?
CVE-2025-49542 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (39)

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