CVE-2018-15961
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAdobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability.
Published Mar 23, 2021 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as TR-21-0257
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-15961 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting ColdFusion (Adobe).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
24 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ColdFusionAdobe | 11.0, 11.0-update1, 11.0-update10, 11.0-update11, 11.0-update12, 11.0-update13, 11.0-update14, 11.0-update2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 23, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-33.html
- advisoryhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-code-execution-vulnerability-fixed-in-adobe-coldfusion/Critical
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-15961
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021032222
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021032222Remote
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability.
Affected: ColdFusion (Adobe) versions 11.0, 11.0-update1, 11.0-update10, 11.0-update11, 11.0-update12, 11.0-update13, 11.0-update14, 11.0-update2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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