CVE-2026-48282: Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-48282 is a critical (CVSS 10.0) Path Traversal vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 07-07-2026. EPSS estimates a 42.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 30-06-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-07-2026Added to CISA KEVAdobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability
- 10-07-2026CISA remediation dueApply mitigations per vendor instructions.
- 07-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST10.0CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
42.39%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 42.39% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs- Added
- 07-07-2026
- Federal due date
- 10-07-2026
CISA 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. helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-68.html nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48282
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe3 products
- coldfusion2023 | 2023:update1 | 2023:update10 | 2023:update11 | 2023:update12 | 2023:update13 | 2023:update14 | 2023:update15 | 2023:update16 | 2023:update17 | 2023:update18 | 2023:update19 | 2023:update2 | 2023:update20 | 2023:update3 | 2023:update4 | 2023:update5 | 2023:update6 | 2023:update7 | 2023:update8 | 2023:update9 | 2025 | 2025:update1 | 2025:update2 | 2025:update3 | 2025:update4 | 2025:update5 | 2025:update6 | 2025:update7 | 2025:update8 | 2025:update9
- coldfusion 2023≤ 20
- coldfusion 2025≤ 9
1 vendor · 3 products
References
2 links- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-68.htmlVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-48282Government ResourceUS Government Resource