CVE-2025-61811: Adobe ColdFusion · Path Traversal
Affects Adobe ColdFusionSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 68% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe ColdFusion | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately identify and inventory all Adobe ColdFusion instances to determine exposure. Since no official patches are currently available, implement strict access controls to limit high-privilege user accounts and restrict network access to ColdFusion servers to trusted IPs only. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block path traversal attempts targeting ColdFusion endpoints. Monitor logs for unusual file access patterns or execution of unexpected commands indicative of exploitation attempts. Disable or restrict features that allow file system access or code execution within ColdFusion applications where possible. Prepare to apply vendor patches promptly once released and test them in staging environments before deployment. Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing focused on path traversal and code execution vulnerabilities. Educate system administrators and developers about the risks and signs of exploitation. Consider network segmentation to isolate ColdFusion servers from critical infrastructure to limit potential lateral movement in case of compromise.
Description
ColdFusion versions 2025.4, 2023.16, 2021.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and execute malicious code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.