Full Report
Adobe has released security updates to fix a fresh set of security flaws, including multiple critical-severity bugs in ColdFusion versions 2025, 2023 and 2021 that could result in arbitrary file read and code execution. Of the 30 flaws in the product, 11 are rated Critical in severity - CVE-2025-24446 (CVSS score: 9.1) - An improper input validation vulnerability that could result in an
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: Critical Flaws in Adobe ColdFusion Leading to RCE and File Read
## CVE Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-24446, CVE-2025-24447, CVE-2025-30281, CVE-2025-30282, CVE-2025-30284, CVE-2025-30285, CVE-2025-30286, CVE-2025-30287, CVE-2025-30288, CVE-2025-30289, CVE-2025-30290 (Plus several others in After Effects, Media Encoder, etc.)
- CVSS Score: Ranging from 7.5 to 9.1 (Critical/High severity identified for the ColdFusion flaws)
- CWE: Various (Improper Input Validation, Deserialization of Untrusted Data, Improper Access Control, Improper Authentication, OS Command Injection, Path Traversal)
## Affected Systems
- Products: Adobe ColdFusion
- Other affected products include After Effects, Media Encoder, Bridge, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Animate, and FrameMaker.
- Versions:
- ColdFusion 2025 (Prior to Update 1)
- ColdFusion 2023 (Prior to Update 13)
- ColdFusion 2021 (Prior to Update 19)
- Configurations: Not detailed, but generally apply to installations of the vulnerable ColdFusion versions.
## Vulnerability Description
Adobe patched a total of 30 vulnerabilities, 11 of which in ColdFusion were rated Critical. These flaws span several categories, including improper input validation, deserialization of untrusted data, improper access control, improper authentication, OS command injection, and path traversal. Successful exploitation could lead to severe impacts like arbitrary file system read, arbitrary code execution (ACE), and security feature bypass.
## Exploitation
- Status: Adobe is not aware of any exploits for any of the aforementioned shortcomings at the time of the announcement.
- Complexity: Varies depending on the specific flaw (Improper Input Validation, Deserialization, Command Injection suggest potential for low/medium complexity exploitation).
- Attack Vector: Likely Network or Adjacent, given the nature of remote code execution and file read vulnerabilities often found in server applications.
## Impact
- Confidentiality: High (Due to arbitrary file system read and potential data exposure via ACE)
- Integrity: Critical (Due to arbitrary code execution)
- Availability: High (Due to arbitrary code execution leading to system compromise)
## Remediation
### Patches
Updates have been released to resolve these vulnerabilities:
- ColdFusion 2021 Update 19
- ColdFusion 2023 Update 13
- ColdFusion 2025 Update 1
- Patches are also available for After Effects, Media Encoder, Bridge, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Animate, and FrameMaker.
### Workarounds
No specific workarounds were detailed in the provided context, beyond the necessity of immediate patching.
## Detection
- Indicators of Compromise: Not specified, but look for abnormal process execution originating from ColdFusion processes, unexpected file access/modification in system directories, or evidence of command line execution via the application server.
- Detection methods and tools: General vulnerability scanning, monitoring application logs for signs of input manipulation attempts (related to type confusion or injection), and monitoring network traffic for payloads targeting these known vectors.
## References
- Vendor Advisory (ColdFusion): helpx adobe com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-15 html
- Vendor Advisory (General): helpx adobe com/security html