CVE-2026-47928: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025
ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47928 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0.0 through 2023.19 and 2025.0.0 through 2025.8. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user without requiring user interaction. The affected component is typically restricted to an administrative network zone by default, which may limit exposure. The vulnerability changes the security scope and has a critical CVSS score of 9.6, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since the vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default, exploitation may require network access to this zone. No user interaction is needed for exploitation, increasing the risk if access is obtained.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented. Until a patch is available, restrict network access to the administrative zone and monitor for suspicious activity related to ColdFusion services.
CVE-2026-47928: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025
Description
ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Adobe
ColdFusion 2025
Adobe
ColdFusion 2023
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47928 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0.0 through 2023.19 and 2025.0.0 through 2025.8. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user without requiring user interaction. The affected component is typically restricted to an administrative network zone by default, which may limit exposure. The vulnerability changes the security scope and has a critical CVSS score of 9.6, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since the vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default, exploitation may require network access to this zone. No user interaction is needed for exploitation, increasing the risk if access is obtained.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented. Until a patch is available, restrict network access to the administrative zone and monitor for suspicious activity related to ColdFusion services.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.361Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a2881578dd33fbd857f8ea8
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 21:10:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 13:16:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 85
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