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Adobe ColdFusion EUVDEUVD-2026-100671

| CVE-2026-106618 HIGH
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
2026-10-13 psirt@adobe.com GHSA-38qj-9jq8-ppj6
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: adobe
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privileged ColdFusion account
  2. Delivery
    Submit crafted request to vulnerable endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authorization check (CWE-863)
  4. Execution
    Execute arbitrary code as current user
  5. Impact
    Pivot across changed scope boundary

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Requires the attacker to already possess a low-privileged authenticated ColdFusion account or session (PR:L) on an affected instance - ColdFusion 2023 at or below 2023.0.25, or ColdFusion 2025 at or below 2025.0.13. No user interaction is needed (UI:N) and attack complexity is low (AC:L). The CVSS vector specifies a local vector (AV:L), which would limit exploitation to attackers with local/console or session-level access rather than purely remote internet attackers; however, this constraint conflicts with the 'RCE'/'Authentication Bypass' tags and should be confirmed against Adobe APSB26-144, because if the endpoint is in fact network-reachable the practical exposure is substantially higher. No non-default feature or configuration prerequisite is stated in the description.

Impact

Vendor-assigned CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 (High) via CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a local vector, low attack complexity, low privilege requirement, no user interaction, a changed scope, and total compromise of confidentiality, integrity and availability. There is a notable internal tension in the data: the CVSS vector specifies AV:L (local), yet the tags label this 'Authentication Bypass, RCE' and the CWE is CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) - RCE/auth-bypass in a web application server like ColdFusion is typically network-reachable, so the AV:L rating should be verified against the Adobe APSB26-144 advisory before deprioritizing based on 'local only.' No EPSS score was provided, so real-world exploitation probability cannot be quantified. This CVE is NOT in CISA KEV and no public exploit code was indicated, so exploitation status is 'no public exploit identified at time of analysis' - this is a patch-priority item based on severity and the low barrier (only a low-privileged account needed), not a confirmed active-exploitation emergency. Given ColdFusion's history as a frequent attacker target, the combination of PR:L + scope change + full RCE impact makes this a genuine priority for any organization running the affected versions, while acknowledging the absence of exploitation telemetry.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who already holds a low-privileged ColdFusion account (per PR:L) abuses the incorrect authorization flaw to bypass access controls and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, with the changed scope allowing impact beyond the initially vulnerable component. No user interaction is required (UI:N), lowering the operational bar. No public proof-of-concept was identified in the provided data, so exploitation currently requires custom development against the patched behavior.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 13, 2026

Arbitrary code execution in Adobe ColdFusion (2023 at or below 2023.0.25, and 2025 at or below 2025.0.13) arises from an incorrect authorization flaw (CWE-863) that allows a low-privileged, authenticated actor to bypass intended access checks and execute code in the context of the current user, with no user interaction required. The vendor-assigned CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8 (High) with a changed scope (S:C) and high impact across confidentiality, integrity and availability. The vector specifies a local attack path (AV:L) requiring low privileges (PR:L), which is consistent with the assessment that an attacker must already hold a low-privileged ColdFusion account or session; no public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fix distributed with Adobe security bulletin APSB26-144 (https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-144.html); the provided data does not include an exact fixed build number, so the precise patched version must be confirmed directly from that bulletin before upgrading rather than assumed. Because exploitation requires an authenticated low-privileged identity (PR:L), prioritize reducing the number of accounts that can reach the affected authorization path: audit and remove dormant or over-provisioned ColdFusion accounts, enforce least privilege on any role that can log in, and rotate credentials for accounts tied to exposed applications. In the interim, where the affected functionality is believed to be network-reachable (the AV:L vector may understate exposure if the endpoint is remotely invoked), restrict access to administrative and management interfaces via network ACLs or a reverse proxy allow-list, and block non-required ports; the trade-off is that legitimate remote administration and application traffic from unlisted sources will be denied and will need explicit exceptions. Additionally, monitor ColdFusion logs for anomalous template execution or unexpected code paths triggered by low-privileged sessions, and keep the host-level process account's permissions minimal so that successful code execution cannot pivot to broader OS-level control.

Affected VersionsENISA

ColdFusion 2023 0 ≤2023.0.25
ColdFusion 2025 0 ≤2025.0.13

Affected Packages

euvd coldfusion_2023 no fix
euvd coldfusion_2025 no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

The root cause is an authorization logic error classified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization), meaning the application's access-control check either fails to validate the caller's privilege level or validates the wrong attribute before performing a sensitive operation. In Adobe ColdFusion, a Java-based CFML application server, such broken access control can be chained with ColdFusion's own template execution and Java integration capabilities so that a low-privileged authenticated user reaches functionality intended for administrators, ultimately achieving arbitrary code execution within the server process under the current user's context. The CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates the vulnerable component and the impacted component have different security authorities (changed scope), low attack complexity, and no user-interaction prerequisite, which is typical of a directly invocable endpoint or administrative service. Notably, the local (AV:L) classification is in tension with the accompanying 'Authentication Bypass' and 'RCE' tags; local/session-level access is assumed per the authoritative vector, but if the affected endpoint is in fact reachable over the network, the practical exposure is materially higher and should be validated against Adobe APSB26-144.

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Severity by source

Vendor (adobe) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Incorrect authorization exploitable by a low-privileged account (PR:L) with no interaction yielding full code execution across a changed scope; AV:L retained per vendor though network reachability is plausible.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L

Primary rating from Vendor (adobe).

CVSS VectorVendor: adobe

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

ColdFusion is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Adobe ColdFusion 2023 and 2025 deployments are affected by a high-severity authorization bypass that can let an authenticated low-privileged user execute code on the server, potentially compromising application data and availability. Because exploitation requires an existing ColdFusion account or session and no public exploit identified at time of analysis, immediate risk is concentrated in organizations that expose ColdFusion to less-trusted users or maintain weak account controls. Leadership should prioritize inventorying affected versions, limiting access, and preparing for a vendor patch.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include restricting network access to ColdFusion services and administrative consoles to trusted networks, enforcing least privilege and strong authentication for all ColdFusion accounts, monitoring for anomalous authorization bypass or code execution activity, and applying virtual patching or WAF rules if available. Apply vendor patch when released.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 92% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
Enterprise web app server, common in legacy/enterprise stacks but not ubiquitous
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

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