CVE-2025-30289 is a vulnerability identified in Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0, and earlier. The issue is classified as an OS Command Injection (CWE-78), where improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker who has local access to the system. However, exploitation requires user interaction, meaning the attacker must coerce a victim into performing specific actions within the ColdFusion application to trigger the vulnerability. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, indicating that the impact extends beyond the initially affected component, potentially affecting other system components or data. The vulnerability does not currently have known exploits in the wild, and no patches have been linked or published at this time. The nature of the vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass security protections and execute arbitrary code, which could lead to unauthorized system control, data compromise, or further lateral movement within the network. Given that ColdFusion is a web application platform widely used for building enterprise-level applications, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations relying on ColdFusion for critical business functions.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-30289 could be substantial, especially for those using Adobe ColdFusion in their web infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, disrupt services, or deploy further malware. This could result in data breaches, operational downtime, and reputational damage. Given the requirement for local access and user interaction, the threat is somewhat mitigated but remains serious in environments where insider threats or social engineering attacks are plausible. Organizations in sectors such as finance, government, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, which often deploy ColdFusion-based applications, could face regulatory and compliance repercussions under GDPR if personal data is compromised. Additionally, the changed scope suggests that the vulnerability could affect multiple components or systems, increasing the potential attack surface and impact severity.

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting local access to ColdFusion servers to trusted personnel only, minimizing the risk of low-privileged attackers gaining the necessary access. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization within ColdFusion applications to prevent injection of malicious OS commands. 3. Employ application-level monitoring and logging to detect unusual command execution attempts or suspicious user interactions. 4. Educate users and administrators about social engineering risks to reduce the likelihood of coercion leading to exploitation. 5. Isolate ColdFusion servers within segmented network zones with limited access to reduce lateral movement potential. 6. Monitor Adobe’s security advisories closely for the release of official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on command injection vectors within ColdFusion applications. 8. Use endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous process executions on servers hosting ColdFusion.