CVE-2025-30285
Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability (CVE-2025-30285) was discovered in Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier. The vulnerability was disclosed on April 8, 2025, and could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This security flaw specifically requires user interaction, as exploitation is only possible when a victim opens a malicious file (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data). According to the National Vulnerability Database, it received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Adobe Systems Incorporated assessed it with a slightly higher CVSS score of 8.0 (High) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The high CVSS scores indicate severe potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in their security bulletin APSB25-15. Users of affected versions of ColdFusion (2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier) should refer to Adobe's security advisory for detailed mitigation instructions (Adobe Advisory).

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