CVE-2026-48282
Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability
CVSS
10.0
Critical
EPSS
28.6%
p98
KEV
YES
Jul 7, 2026
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: Jun 30, 2026 · Last modified: Jul 8, 2026 · CWE-22
Product
Adobe / ColdFusion
Vulnerability
Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Jul 7, 2026
Remediate by
Jul 10, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Adobe ColdFusion contains a path traversal vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
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
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.