CVE-2025-30288 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) affecting Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0, and earlier. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to bypass security features designed to restrict unauthorized actions within the ColdFusion environment. The attacker must coerce a legitimate user into performing specific actions within the application, indicating that exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability results in a security feature bypass that can lead to arbitrary code execution, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting high severity with attack vector Local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring low privileges (PR:L), and user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. No public exploits are known at this time, but the potential for code execution makes this a critical concern for organizations using ColdFusion. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate risk mitigation through access controls and monitoring.

The vulnerability allows attackers with local access and low privileges to bypass security controls and execute arbitrary code, which can lead to full system compromise. This threatens the confidentiality of sensitive data processed by ColdFusion applications, the integrity of application logic and data, and the availability of services. Organizations relying on ColdFusion for critical business applications may face operational disruptions, data breaches, and potential lateral movement within their networks. Since exploitation requires user interaction, social engineering or insider threats could facilitate attacks. The changed scope indicates that the impact extends beyond the ColdFusion application itself, potentially affecting the underlying system and other integrated services. This elevates the risk for enterprises, government agencies, and service providers using ColdFusion in their infrastructure.

Until official patches are released, organizations should implement strict local user access controls to limit the number of users with local access to ColdFusion servers. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to detect and block suspicious code execution attempts. Educate users about the risks of social engineering and coercion to reduce the likelihood of user interaction-based exploitation. Monitor ColdFusion logs and system event logs for unusual activities indicative of exploitation attempts. Isolate ColdFusion servers in segmented network zones to minimize lateral movement risks. Once Adobe releases patches, prioritize immediate deployment after testing in controlled environments. Additionally, review and harden ColdFusion configuration settings to minimize attack surface and disable unnecessary features or services that could be leveraged by attackers.