CVE-2025-49540

ColdFusion | Cross-site Scripting (Stored XSS) (CWE-79)

Description

ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be abused by a high-privileged attacker to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable form fields. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in a victim’s browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field, scope is changed. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe ColdFusion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-69.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49540?
CVE-2025-49540 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-49540?
To fix CVE-2025-49540, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-49540 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-49540 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-49540?
CVE-2025-49540 affects Adobe ColdFusion.
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