CVE-2025-43560CWE-20

ColdFusion | Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

Critical Β· published May 13, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
23%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in ColdFusion could let high-privileged attackers execute arbitrary code without breaking a sweat! πŸ”₯ Think of it like a VIP lounge at a concert: if someone can bypass the security checks, they can step right in and take the stage. That's how this improper input validation vulnerability can let attackers waltz into your system and run their own show! The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could execute any code they want in the context of the current user, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking control of the entire system. Imagine the chaos if someone hijacks your concert β€” total mayhem!

Put simply

Think of it like a VIP lounge at a concert: if someone can bypass the security checks, they can step right in and take the stage. That's how this improper input validation vulnerability can let attackers waltz into your system and run their own show! This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, and 2021.19 and earlier, allowing a high-privileged attacker to bypass security mechanisms and execute arbitrary code. No user interaction is required, making it particularly dangerous.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could execute any code they want in the context of the current user, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking control of the entire system. Imagine the chaos if someone hijacks your concert β€” total mayhem! To protect your systems, immediately update ColdFusion to the patched versions that address this vulnerability. Regularly audit your configurations and implement strict input validation to minimize risks in the future. πŸ”’ You've got this! Stay vigilant, patch those vulnerabilities, and you'll be a security hero! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 Β· CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22636 Β· 97.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 Β· Improper Input Validation
Published
2025-05-13T20:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 20:49Z
    ColdFusion | Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
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