CVE-2025-49538
moderate-risk
Published 2025-07-08
ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an XML Injection vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker can exploit this issue by injecting crafted XML or XPath queries to access unauthorized files or lead to denial of service. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, and attack must have access to shared secrets.
Do I need to act?
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0.16% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
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CVSS 7.4/10
High
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Products (20)
Affected Vendors
References (1)
47
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
22/34 · High
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
24/34 · High