CVE-2025-30285
Remediation/Mitigation Strategy: CVE-2025-30285
Vulnerability: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Description: ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier are affected by a deserialization vulnerability. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by crafting a malicious serialized object. When the ColdFusion application deserializes this untrusted data, it can lead to code execution.
Severity: Critical (CVSS Score: 8.0)
Known Exploit: Exploitation requires user interaction. A victim must open a malicious file containing the crafted serialized object for the vulnerability to be triggered.
Remediation:
- Apply Patch: Immediately upgrade to the latest version of ColdFusion that addresses this vulnerability. Refer to Adobe’s security bulletin for the appropriate patch for your specific ColdFusion version.
Mitigation:
User Education: Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources. Emphasize the importance of verifying the sender and the file’s authenticity before opening any attachments or downloaded files.
Input Validation: Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data. This can help prevent the injection of malicious serialized objects.
Disable Deserialization (If Possible): If deserialization is not a core function of the ColdFusion application, consider disabling it altogether. This is the most effective way to eliminate the risk.
Restrict File Access: Implement strict file access controls to limit the impact of a successful exploit. Ensure that the ColdFusion application runs with the least privileges necessary.
Monitor System Activity: Implement robust monitoring and logging to detect suspicious activity. Look for unusual process creations, network connections, or file modifications that could indicate an exploit attempt.
Network Segmentation: Segment the ColdFusion server from other critical systems on the network. This can help contain the damage if the server is compromised.
Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to inspect incoming traffic and block requests that contain malicious serialized objects. Configure the WAF with rules to detect and prevent deserialization attacks.
Assigner
- Adobe Systems Incorporated [email protected]
Date
- Published Date: 2025-04-08 20:15:26
- Updated Date: 2025-04-08 20:15:26