CVE-2026-48276: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) in Adobe ColdFusion
ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48276 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion that allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types (CWE-434). Affected versions include 2023.0 through 2023.20 and all versions up to 2025.9. Exploitation does not require user interaction and can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, indicating critical impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a changed scope affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As of the published date, no official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in full compromise of the affected ColdFusion server, including arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the ColdFusion process user. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, increasing the risk of widespread impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should consider restricting file upload functionality, implementing strict file type validation, and applying other compensating controls to limit exposure. Monitor Adobe's official security advisories for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-48276: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) in Adobe ColdFusion
Description
ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48276 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion that allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types (CWE-434). Affected versions include 2023.0 through 2023.20 and all versions up to 2025.9. Exploitation does not require user interaction and can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, indicating critical impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a changed scope affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As of the published date, no official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in full compromise of the affected ColdFusion server, including arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the ColdFusion process user. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, increasing the risk of widespread impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should consider restricting file upload functionality, implementing strict file type validation, and applying other compensating controls to limit exposure. Monitor Adobe's official security advisories for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.133Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a43e61327e9c7971906ebf4
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 15:51:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 12:24:47 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 00:41:13 UTC
Views: 99
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