CVE-2013-0625: Adobe ColdFusion Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2013-0625 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Authentication vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 07-03-2022. EPSS estimates a 93.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 09-01-2013PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-03-2022Added to CISA KEVAdobe ColdFusion Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
- 07-09-2022CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
- 22-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Adobe ColdFusion 9.0, 9.0.1, and 9.0.2, when a password is not configured, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2013.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
93.76%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
100%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 93.76% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
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CISA KEVListed- Added
- 07-03-2022
- Federal due date
- 07-09-2022
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions. nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0625
Public exploits
1 foundAdobe ColdFusion APSB13-03 - Remote Multiple Vulnerabilities (Metasploit)
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe1 product
- coldfusion9.0 | 9.0.1 | 9.0.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-0625Government ResourceUS Government Resource