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CVE-2025-49537: Adobe ColdFusion · OS Command Injection

Affects Adobe ColdFusionSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.9 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.9High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
2.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 84% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Jul 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Mavencom.adobe/coldfusionpkg:maven/com.adobe/coldfusionOther threatsAffected
  • <=2025.2
  • <=2023.14
  • <=2021.20
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-49537 effectively, organizations should implement a multi-layered approach beyond generic patching advice: 1) Monitor Adobe's official channels closely for patches or security updates and apply them promptly once available. 2) Restrict internal network access to ColdFusion servers using strict firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted users only. 3) Implement robust user awareness training to reduce the risk of social engineering or phishing attempts that could trigger the required user interaction for exploitation. 4) Deploy application-layer firewalls or intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) configured to detect and block suspicious command injection patterns targeting ColdFusion. 5) Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of ColdFusion applications to identify and remediate unsafe command execution practices. 6) Enable detailed logging and continuous monitoring of ColdFusion server activities to detect anomalous command execution or privilege escalation attempts. 7) Limit the privileges of ColdFusion service accounts to the minimum necessary to reduce the impact of potential exploitation. 8) Consider isolating ColdFusion servers in dedicated network segments with strict access controls to contain any compromise. These targeted measures will help reduce the attack surface and improve detection and response capabilities against this vulnerability.

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by a high-privileged attacker. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction and scope is changed. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses.

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