CVE-2026-48313: adobe coldfusion Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-48313 is a critical (CVSS 9.3) Path Traversal vulnerability in adobe coldfusion. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 30-06-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 27-08-2026
   Last 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 file system read and limited write access. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.