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CVE-2025-61808: Adobe ColdFusion · Unrestricted File Upload

Affects Adobe ColdFusionSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · 10% EPSS · CVSS 9.1 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.1Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
10.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 9 Dec 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
Adobe ColdFusionAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until official patches are released by Adobe, organizations should implement several specific mitigations to reduce exposure. First, restrict file upload functionality to only trusted users and limit the types of files accepted through strict server-side validation and whitelisting. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious file uploads or execution attempts. Monitor ColdFusion server logs for unusual file upload activity or execution of unexpected scripts. Harden ColdFusion server configurations by disabling unnecessary features and restricting permissions to minimize the privileges of service accounts. Conduct thorough privilege audits to ensure that only essential users have high-level access. Isolate ColdFusion servers within segmented network zones to limit lateral movement if compromised. Regularly back up critical data and test restoration procedures to mitigate the impact of potential attacks. Finally, stay informed on Adobe advisories and apply patches promptly once available.

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.4, 2023.16, 2021.22 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by a high priviledged attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

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