CVE-2026-48284: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025
ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. 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-2026-48284 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. The affected component is typically limited to an administrative network zone, reducing exposure. The vulnerability can be exploited without user interaction and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high impact on 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 that environment. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and changes the security scope, indicating a significant risk if exploited.
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 monitor for suspicious activity related to ColdFusion 2025. Follow Adobe's security advisories for updates.
CVE-2026-48284: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025
Description
ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. 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 9.6critical
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48284 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. The affected component is typically limited to an administrative network zone, reducing exposure. The vulnerability can be exploited without user interaction and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high impact on 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 that environment. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and changes the security scope, indicating a significant risk if exploited.
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 monitor for suspicious activity related to ColdFusion 2025. Follow Adobe's security advisories for updates.
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: 6a56a78f68715ace4338130a
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 21:18:07 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 13:21:21 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 54
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