CVE-2026-48283: 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-2026-48283 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion that allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types (CWE-434). Affected versions include 2025.9, 2023.20, and earlier. Exploitation does not require user interaction and can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, affecting system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10. No official fix or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the ColdFusion process user, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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, applying strict file type validation, and monitoring for suspicious activity related to file uploads in ColdFusion environments.
CVE-2026-48283: 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
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48283 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion that allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types (CWE-434). Affected versions include 2025.9, 2023.20, and earlier. Exploitation does not require user interaction and can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, affecting system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10. No official fix or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the ColdFusion process user, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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, applying strict file type validation, and monitoring for suspicious activity related to file uploads in ColdFusion environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.134Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a43e61327e9c7971906ec00
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 15:51:47 UTC
Last enriched: 06/30/2026, 16:11:40 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 23:49:26 UTC
Views: 6
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