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CISA KEV(1635d overdue)EPSS 62.0%top 0.82%

CVE-2018-4939: Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

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High
Vulnerability
Published: 11/03/2021 (11/03/2021, 00:00:00 UTC)
Last modified: 10/24/2026
Source: CISA KEV
Vendor/Project: Adobe
Product: ColdFusion

Description

Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

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AILast updated: 10/24/2026, 09:42:18 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-4939 is a vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion involving the deserialization of untrusted data. This flaw can lead to remote code execution by processing maliciously crafted serialized objects. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data). It has been observed to be exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Adobe ColdFusion installations, potentially leading to full system compromise. The presence of known exploitation in the wild underscores the high risk associated with this vulnerability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should monitor Adobe's security advisories and apply any recommended mitigations or updates promptly.

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Threat ID: 6adc6f5f3fe894698b2dd970

Added to database: 10/24/2026, 08:42:07 UTC

Last enriched: 10/24/2026, 09:42:18 UTC

Last updated: 10/24/2026, 09:42:18 UTC

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