CVE-2025-30289 is a high-severity OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting multiple versions of Adobe ColdFusion, specifically versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0, and earlier. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary commands that the operating system will execute. The flaw can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker who has local access to the system and can coerce a user into performing specific actions within the ColdFusion application, indicating that user interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability changes the security scope, meaning that the impact extends beyond the initially compromised component, potentially affecting the entire system. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the ColdFusion service or the user context under which it runs, resulting in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.2 (high), reflecting the vulnerability's significant impact and relatively low attack complexity, although it requires user interaction and local access. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no official patches have been linked yet. However, given ColdFusion's widespread use in enterprise web application development, this vulnerability poses a serious threat to organizations relying on this platform.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-30289 could be substantial, especially for those using Adobe ColdFusion to host critical web applications or internal services. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, data breaches, service disruption, and potential lateral movement within networks. Given the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, insider threats or social engineering attacks could be leveraged to trigger exploitation. The compromise of ColdFusion servers could expose sensitive customer data, intellectual property, or disrupt business operations, leading to financial losses and reputational damage. Additionally, organizations subject to GDPR and other stringent data protection regulations in Europe could face regulatory penalties if the vulnerability leads to data breaches. The changed scope of the vulnerability suggests that the impact could extend beyond the ColdFusion application itself, potentially affecting other systems and services on the same host, increasing the risk profile for affected organizations.

European organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability. First, they should monitor Adobe's official channels for patches or security advisories and apply updates as soon as they become available. In the interim, organizations should restrict local access to ColdFusion servers to trusted personnel only and implement strict access controls and monitoring to detect suspicious activities. Employing application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions can help prevent unauthorized code execution. Additionally, organizations should educate users about social engineering risks to reduce the likelihood of coerced user interaction. Reviewing and hardening ColdFusion application configurations to limit command execution capabilities and disabling unnecessary features can reduce the attack surface. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate ColdFusion servers from sensitive systems. Finally, implementing comprehensive logging and alerting mechanisms will aid in early detection of exploitation attempts.