CVE-2026-48318
ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22)
Description
ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 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. Scope is changed.
INFO
Published Date :
July 14, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 15, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-48318
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 078d4453-3bcd-4900-85e6-15281da43538 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply vendor patches or updates for ColdFusion.
- Restrict directory access through configuration.
- Validate all user-supplied file path inputs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-48318.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-82.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-48318 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-48318
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-48318', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-14T00:00:00+00:00'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Adobe', 'product': 'ColdFusion 2025', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '10'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '11', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'Adobe', 'product': 'ColdFusion 2023', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '21'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '22', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description ColdFusion is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 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. Scope is changed. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-82.html