CVE-2026-48277: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion
ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation 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-2026-48277 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0 to 2023.20 and 2025.0 to 2025.9. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10. No official patch or remediation level has been provided as of the publication date, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the affected ColdFusion server, allowing arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the ColdFusion service user. This includes potential full control over the system, data theft, or service disruption. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, consider restricting network access to the ColdFusion service and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from Adobe. Monitor official Adobe communications for updates on fixes.
CVE-2026-48277: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion
Description
ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation 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-2026-48277 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affecting versions 2023.0 to 2023.20 and 2025.0 to 2025.9. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10. No official patch or remediation level has been provided as of the publication date, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the affected ColdFusion server, allowing arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the ColdFusion service user. This includes potential full control over the system, data theft, or service disruption. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, consider restricting network access to the ColdFusion service and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from Adobe. Monitor official Adobe communications for updates on fixes.
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: 6a43e61327e9c7971906ebf7
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 15:51:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 12:25:38 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 00:41:13 UTC
Views: 81
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