CVE-2026-47960
ColdFusion | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') (CWE-611)
Description
ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') 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 requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
INFO
Published Date :
June 9, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 9, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 078d4453-3bcd-4900-85e6-15281da43538 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to a non-vulnerable ColdFusion version.
- Apply vendor-supplied security patches.
- Restrict XML processing external entities.
- Sanitize user-supplied XML input.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-47960.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-64.html |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ColdFusion versions 2023.19, 2025.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE') 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 requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-611 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-64.html