ColdFusion | Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CWE-918)

The SSRF vulnerability in ColdFusion allows an attacker with authenticated access to manipulate the application's outbound requests. By injecting malicious URLs, an attacker can potentially trigger the server to access internal resources or external systems that it shouldn't. While the vulnerability is rated as LOW severity, successful exploitation could lead to the exposure of sensitive file system data, potentially including configuration files or other sensitive information. This could be a stepping stone for further attacks, such as privilege escalation or data exfiltration. The lack of user interaction required for exploitation increases the risk.

Organizations running ColdFusion versions 0 through 2021.19, particularly those with internal applications or services that rely on ColdFusion, are at risk. Environments where ColdFusion is used for processing user-supplied data without proper input validation are especially vulnerable.

• java / server:

ps aux | grep -i coldfusion

• java / server:

journalctl -u coldfusion -f | grep -i "Server-Side Request Forgery"

• generic web:

curl -I <coldfusion_url>

• generic web:

 grep -r "Server-Side Request Forgery" /opt/coldfusion/cfusion/wwwroot/includes/  # Adjust path as needed

1. 2025-08-18Disclosure

   disclosure

1. Reserviert2025-07-17
2. Veröffentlicht2025-08-18
3. Geändert2025-10-01
4. EPSS aktualisiert2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-54234 is to upgrade to ColdFusion version 2025.1 or later, which includes the fix. If upgrading immediately is not possible, consider implementing temporary workarounds. Restricting outbound network access using a firewall or proxy server can limit the potential impact of the vulnerability by preventing the application from making requests to unauthorized destinations. Thoroughly validate all user-supplied URLs to prevent malicious injection. Regularly review and update ColdFusion's configuration to minimize the attack surface. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to trigger the SSRF vulnerability and verifying that the request is blocked.