Adobe ColdFusion Improper Input Validation Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution has been identified in Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023.18, 2025.6 and earlier. This issue arises from improper input validation, and exploitation requires elevated privileges and user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to ColdFusion 2025 Update 7 or ColdFusion 2023 Update 19. For more information, refer to the Adobe ColdFusion downloads page and the respective ColdFusion Lockdown Guides.

Added: Apr 15, 2026, 12:48 AM
Updated: Apr 15, 2026, 12:48 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
6.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
5.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
5.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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