CVE-2026-71385: Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025
Description
Adobe ColdFusion 2025 contains an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) that allows an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerable component is by default restricted to an administrative network zone. Exploitation does not require user interaction and changes the security scope.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.4high
Affected software
Adobe
ColdFusion 2025
Adobe
ColdFusion 2023
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-71385 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion 2025 that permits arbitrary code execution by an attacker possessing high privileges. The flaw affects versions up to and including 2025.0.13 and 2023.0.25. The vulnerable component is typically confined to an administrative network zone, limiting exposure. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and results in a change of scope, allowing code execution with the current user's privileges.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with high privileges, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability affects administrative components, increasing the risk of significant impact if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerable component is restricted to an administrative network zone by default, limiting access to this zone can reduce exposure until an official fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-06T09:00:49.999Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ace95df2cdf04f656aad859
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 20:34:39 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 20:49:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 01:08:16 UTC
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