CVE-2026-48282
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitColdFusion 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.
Published Jun 30, 2026 · Updated Oct 7, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-48282 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting ColdFusion (Adobe), ColdFusion 2023, ColdFusion 2025.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 2, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 42% 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
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
42%
Higher than 98.6% 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
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 7, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
34 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ColdFusionAdobe | 2023, 2023-update1, 2023-update10, 2023-update11, 2023-update12, 2023-update13, 2023-update14, 2023-update15 | n/a |
| ColdFusion 2023 | See advisory | n/a |
| ColdFusion 2025 | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 30, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 2, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 2, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 7, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 7, 2026
Last updated
Oct 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: ColdFusion (Adobe) versions 2023, 2023-update1, 2023-update10, 2023-update11, 2023-update12, 2023-update13, 2023-update14, 2023-update15; ColdFusion 2023; ColdFusion 2025. 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 Jul 2, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Jul 7, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 10, 2026.
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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