CVE-2025-49544: 
Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability analysis and mitigation

ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49544. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on July 8, 2025, and could result in a security feature bypass. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Adobe ColdFusion software (NVD Database, CVE Database).

The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE) issue, identified by CWE-611. It has received a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is characterized by network accessibility, low attack complexity, and requires high privileges, but no user interaction is needed for exploitation (NVD Database).

The vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive information and bypass security measures. The CVSS scoring indicates high confidentiality impact, while integrity and availability remain unaffected. The changed scope parameter suggests that the impact could extend beyond the vulnerable component's security scope (NVD Database).