CVE-2025-61811 ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)

Critical 9.1 Published 9 Dec 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

A high-privileged attacker can exploit a path traversal flaw in Adobe ColdFusion to bypass security measures and execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-61811?

CVE-2025-61811 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion, published on 9 Dec 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-61811?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2025-61811?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-61811 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2025-61811 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-61811 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r74v-f24v-2v5w.