ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)
CVSS score
10.0
EPSS probability
%42.4
Risk score
8.5
Published
3 mo ago
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
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Vulnerability description
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DayBreach AI Explanation
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Evidence confidence
%61
Short explanation
CVE-2026-48282 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion versions 2025.9 and earlier. It allows arbitrary code execution without user interaction. The vulnerability is actively exploited per CISA KEV. Patch status is UNKNOWN. No fixed version is publicly listed in the evidence.
This vulnerability enables remote code execution without user interaction, posing a high risk to systems with exposed ColdFusion instances. Active exploitation in KEV indicates real-world threat. Patch status uncertainty prevents immediate mitigation without vendor confirmation.
What should be done?
- Apply vendor patch as per official Adobe advisory
- Ensure version is updated to a fixed version (if available)
- Monitor for updates from Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-68
The sources give limited detail on some technical conditions. Review the chain of evidence below before deciding how to act.
Chain of evidence and sources
CVE-2026-48282, Adobe ColdFusion 2025.9, 2023.20 ve önceki sürümlerde, kullanıcı etkileşimi olmadan herhangi bir kod çalıştırma izni sağlar. CVSS puanı 10'dur ve kritik önem taşır.
CISA'nın Bilinen Ele geçirilen açık (KEV) kataloğunda bu zayıflık aktif istismar edildiği belirtilmiştir, yani gerçek dünya tehditleri var.
Yama durumu bilinmiyor; resmî kaynaklarda bir düzeltme var mı yok mu hakkında güvenilir bilgi yoktur.
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ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-22
Explanation produced with the local qwen3:4b-instruct model. Numerical metrics and the KEV, patch and exploit statuses are not determined by AI.
IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-48282 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | CVSS V31 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H | NVD |
| 10.0 | CVSS V3_1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H | CVE CNA |
Patch and Remediation Guide
Solution & Remediation Advisory
Resmî yama doğrulanamadı; geçici azaltım veya workaround mevcut.
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Public exploit and active exploitation status
Verified exploit intelligence
CVE-2026-48282 : the database holds 1 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.
Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Attack Vector and Accessibility
Official Sources and Advisories
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