Skip to main content
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…

CVE-2026-75998: Improper Access Control (CWE-284) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-75998cvecve-2026-75998cwe-284
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 19:37:47 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Adobe
Product: ColdFusion 2025

Description

Adobe ColdFusion 2025 contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system without requiring user interaction. This vulnerability could expose sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. It has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 20:07:33 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-75998 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in Adobe ColdFusion 2025 that enables an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server's file system. The flaw allows access to sensitive files and directories beyond the intended permissions. Exploitation does not require any user interaction, increasing the risk of automated or remote attacks. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by Adobe as of the data provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in files and directories accessible by the ColdFusion server. This could compromise confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is provided, users should monitor Adobe's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting network access to the ColdFusion server and minimizing exposure may reduce risk.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
adobe
Date Reserved
2026-08-18T18:44:22.496Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6aa0678dacd9273b49254df8

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 19:52:45 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 20:07:33 UTC

Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:35:25 UTC

Views: 6

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses