ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-48282 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | adobe |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-06-30 16:16:54 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-08 14:58:28 UTC |
| Description | ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 10 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.285830000 probability, percentile 0.979350000 (date 2026-07-22)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-07-07; due 2026-07-10; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-22 | CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 10 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 10 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
ChangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Product | ColdFusion |
| Name | Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| Required Action | Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. |
| Notes | https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-68.html ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48282 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | - | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update1 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update10 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update11 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update12 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update13 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update14 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update15 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update16 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update17 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update18 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update19 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update2 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update20 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update3 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update4 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update5 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update6 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update7 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update8 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2023 | update9 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | - | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update1 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update2 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update3 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update4 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update5 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update6 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update7 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update8 | All | All |
| Application | Adobe | Coldfusion | 2025 | update9 | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Adobe | ColdFusion | affected 2023.20 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-68.html | [email protected] | helpx.adobe.com | Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.