Critical severity · published Jun 30, 2026
CVE-2026-48282
ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)
In wildKEV
10.0
CVSS
42.4%
EPSS
Yes
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)42.4% · higher than 99% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildYes
CISA KEVListed Jul 7, 2026
Federal remediation dueJul 10, 2026
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
CO
ColdFusion · Adobe
2023; 2023; 2023; 2023; 2023; 2023; +25 more · source: NVD, KEV
C2
ColdFusion 2023 · Adobe
through 20 · source: vendor
C2
ColdFusion 2025 · Adobe
through 9 · source: vendor
In the news
VulnerabilityCritical
CISA Adds 4 Actively Exploited Adobe, Joomla, and Langflow Flaws to KEV
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added four security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.
The vulnerabilities are listed below -
CVE-2026-48282 (CVSS score: 10.0) - A path traversal vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the
Jul 8, 2026·The Hacker News
VulnerabilityCritical
Attackers exploit critical Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability (CVE-2026-48282)
CVE-2026-48282, one of the maximum severity vulnerabilities patched in Adobe ColdFusion on June 30, 2026, has been targeted by attackers in the wild. Exploitation attempts were detected on July 2, through the honeypot sensors of cybersecurity threat-intelligence service KEVIntel, mere minutes after watchTowr researchers published a technical analysis of this and other ColdFusion flaws recently fixed by Adobe. What makes CVE-2026-48282 dangerous Adobe ColdFusion is a widely used development platform for building and deploying enterprise-grade … More →
The post Attackers exploit critical Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability (CVE-2026-48282) appeared first on Help Net Security .
Jul 7, 2026·Help Net Security
VulnerabilityHigh
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation.
CVE-2026-48282 Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability
This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise.
Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied.
While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities . CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria .
Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KEV No...
Jul 7, 2026·CISA Advisories
VulnerabilityHigh
[CISA KEV] CVE-2026-48282: Adobe ColdFusion - Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability
Adobe ColdFusion contains a path traversal vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
COColdFusionCVE-2026-48282
Jul 7, 2026·CISA KEV
VulnerabilityCritical
Adobe ColdFusion flaw CVE-2026-48282 now exploited in the wild
Attackers are exploiting the critical Adobe ColdFusion flaw CVE-2026-48282, which allows remote code execution on unpatched servers. Attackers have started exploiting CVE-2026-48282, a maximum-severity vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion. The flaw is a path traversal issue that could result in arbitrary code execution without authentication. It affects ColdFusion 2025.9, 2023.20, and earlier versions, allowing remote attackers […]
Jul 6, 2026·Security Affairs
VulnerabilityCritical
Max severity Adobe ColdFusion flaw now exploited in attacks
Attackers are now exploiting a maximum-severity Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-48282, according to vulnerability intelligence company KEVIntel. [...]
Jul 6, 2026·BleepingComputer
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48282
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48282
CISA KEV catalogue
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
vendor-advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-68.html
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