CVE-2026-47929: Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025
ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. 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-2026-47929 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0.0 to 2023.19 and 2025.0.0 to 2025.8. This flaw allows a high-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user without requiring user interaction. The vulnerable component is typically restricted to an administrative network zone, but successful exploitation changes the security scope, potentially leading to elevated privileges or control over user sessions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially allowing a high-privileged attacker to gain elevated access or control over victim accounts or sessions. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as reflected in the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided and remediation level is not specified, users should monitor Adobe's advisories for updates. The vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default, which may limit exposure.
CVE-2026-47929: Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025
Description
ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A high-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. 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 8.4high
Affected software
Adobe
ColdFusion 2025
Adobe
ColdFusion 2023
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47929 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0.0 to 2023.19 and 2025.0.0 to 2025.8. This flaw allows a high-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user without requiring user interaction. The vulnerable component is typically restricted to an administrative network zone, but successful exploitation changes the security scope, potentially leading to elevated privileges or control over user sessions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially allowing a high-privileged attacker to gain elevated access or control over victim accounts or sessions. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as reflected in the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided and remediation level is not specified, users should monitor Adobe's advisories for updates. The vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default, which may limit exposure.
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: 6a2881578dd33fbd857f8eab
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 21:10:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 13:17:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 103
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