CVE-2025-61812CWE-20

CVE-2025-61812

High Β· published December 10, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.4
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker can gain full control of your ColdFusion server without any user interaction! Just like leaving your front door open with a welcome sign, this vulnerability is an invitation to trouble. ⚑ Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant employee who never checks IDs at the entrance. An attacker can waltz right in and order a complete takeover of the kitchen, serving up any malicious dish they desire without anyone batting an eye! If exploited, this flaw allows a high-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server. That means they could read sensitive files, modify databases, or wreak havoc by injecting harmful scriptsβ€”all without needing a single click from a user. This could lead to devastating data breaches or total system compromise!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant employee who never checks IDs at the entrance. An attacker can waltz right in and order a complete takeover of the kitchen, serving up any malicious dish they desire without anyone batting an eye! This Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ColdFusion permits attackers to send unexpected input, enabling them to execute arbitrary code with high privileges. Essentially, the system doesn't adequately verify what it's being fed, leading to potential chaos!

What to do

If exploited, this flaw allows a high-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server. That means they could read sensitive files, modify databases, or wreak havoc by injecting harmful scriptsβ€”all without needing a single click from a user. This could lead to devastating data breaches or total system compromise! To safeguard your environment, upgrade ColdFusion to versions 2025.5, 2023.17, or 2021.23 or later. Additionally, review your input validation processes to ensure they properly handle all incoming data and prevent unauthorized actions. Don't delayβ€”act fast! You’ve got this! By following these steps, you’ll be one step closer to fortifying your server and keeping the bad guys out! πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.4 Β· HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04706 Β· 91.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 Β· Improper Input Validation
Published
2025-12-10T05:16Z
Affected products (45)
ProductVersionsFixed in
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References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 23:41Z
    ColdFusion | Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
    cvelistv5