CVE-2025-30289: 
Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A critical OS Command Injection vulnerability was discovered in Adobe ColdFusion (CVE-2025-30289) affecting versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, which could enable arbitrary code execution by an attacker without requiring user interaction (NVD Database).

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical) by NIST with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction. Adobe Systems has also provided their assessment with a CVSS score of 7.5 (High) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command) (NVD Database).

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The high severity scores indicate significant potential impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems (NVD Database).

Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability through their security advisory. Users of affected ColdFusion versions should update to the latest patched versions as specified in the vendor advisory (Adobe Advisory).