CVE-2026-48313
CriticalExploitedColdFusion 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.
Published Jun 30, 2026 · Updated Aug 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-48313 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v3.1) affecting ColdFusion (Adobe), ColdFusion 2023, ColdFusion 2025.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Aug 1, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 3.0% 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
9.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
3.0%
Higher than 86.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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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 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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 1, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 3, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
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
Aug 1, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 3, 2026
Last updated
Aug 28, 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 file system read and limited write access.
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 Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Aug 1, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
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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