CVE-2025-43566

Name: CVE-2025-43566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-13T21:16:16.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 37.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43566 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security protections and gain unauthorized read access. EPSS estimates a 37.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.1, 2023.13, 2021.19 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security protections and gain unauthorized read access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction and scope is changed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

37.68%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	2021
Adobe	Coldfusion	2023
Adobe	Coldfusion	2025

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-52.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43566?

How severe is CVE-2025-43566?

CVE-2025-43566 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 37.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43566?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST