Advisory Details

February 6th, 2026

Adobe ColdFusion CAR File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-070
ZDI-CAN-27940

CVE ID CVE-2025-61808
CVSS SCORE 7.2, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS ColdFusion
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe ColdFusion. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CAR files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-105.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-08-21 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-02-06 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-02-06 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Vladislav Berghici of TrendAI Research
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