CVE-2026-47931: 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. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. 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-2026-47931 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0.0 to 2023.19 and 2025.0.0 to 2025.8. The flaw allows an attacker possessing high privileges to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerable component is by default limited to an administrative network zone, reducing exposure. Exploitation does not require user interaction and changes the security scope. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high privileges, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Because the vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone, the attack surface is limited to trusted network segments. The vulnerability does not require user interaction, increasing the risk if an attacker has the necessary privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the administrative network zone and ensure only trusted, high-privilege users have access. Monitor for any updates from Adobe regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2026-47931: 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. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. 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-2026-47931 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0.0 to 2023.19 and 2025.0.0 to 2025.8. The flaw allows an attacker possessing high privileges to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerable component is by default limited to an administrative network zone, reducing exposure. Exploitation does not require user interaction and changes the security scope. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high privileges, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Because the vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone, the attack surface is limited to trusted network segments. The vulnerability does not require user interaction, increasing the risk if an attacker has the necessary privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the administrative network zone and ensure only trusted, high-privilege users have access. Monitor for any updates from Adobe regarding patches or workarounds.
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: 6a2881578dd33fbd857f8eb1
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 21:10:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 13:18:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 10:01:31 UTC
Views: 97
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