CVE-2026-48338
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 14, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-48338
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 078d4453-3bcd-4900-85e6-15281da43538 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ColdFusion to the latest secure version.
- Implement strict access controls for file system paths.
- Validate and sanitize all user-supplied 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-2026-48338.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-82.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-48338 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-48338
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-48338 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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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:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-82.html