CVE-2026-48282
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Path Traversal in Adobe ColdFusion

Publication date: 2026-06-30

Last updated on: 2026-06-30

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
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.

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Published
2026-06-30
Last Modified
2026-06-30
Generated
2026-06-30
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2026-06-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-48282
EUVD
EUVD-2026-40339

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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe coldfusion to 2025.9 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20, and earlier. It is an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory, commonly known as a 'Path Traversal' vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to access files and directories that are outside the intended restricted directory.

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Notably, the attacker does not need any user interaction to exploit this issue.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts because it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the same privileges as the current user.

  • Complete compromise of the affected system.
  • Potential unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  • Disruption of services or system availability.
  • Since no user interaction is required, the attack can be automated and widespread.

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