CVE-2026-47931: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion
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. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47931 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0.0 to 2023.19 and 2025.0.0 to 2025.8. This vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability changes the scope of the application, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.4, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of a high-privileged attacker, leading to full compromise of the affected ColdFusion server's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and affects the scope of the application, increasing the potential impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, organizations should monitor Adobe's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict high-privilege access to ColdFusion instances and apply strict input validation controls where possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-47931: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion
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. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.4high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47931 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0.0 to 2023.19 and 2025.0.0 to 2025.8. This vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability changes the scope of the application, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.4, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of a high-privileged attacker, leading to full compromise of the affected ColdFusion server's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and affects the scope of the application, increasing the potential impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, organizations should monitor Adobe's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict high-privilege access to ColdFusion instances and apply strict input validation controls where possible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.361Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2881578dd33fbd857f8eb1
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 21:10:47 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 14:22:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 68
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