CVE-2026-75998
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Improper Access Control in Adobe ColdFusion

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

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Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-18
Generated
2026-09-29
AI Q&A
2026-09-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-27
NVD
CVE-2026-75998

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

ColdFusion has an Improper Access Control vulnerability allowing arbitrary file system read. Attackers can access sensitive files outside intended scope without user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential data like configuration files, user credentials, or other restricted information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements for data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Adobe for ColdFusion immediately to address the improper access control vulnerability. Review and restrict file system access permissions to limit exposure. Monitor network traffic for unusual file access patterns and disable unnecessary services.

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